Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Redding, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Shift: 12H Nights 12 hr Nights, EOW, First to Float Description

Critical Care RN's will take a proctored Dysrhythmia Test onsite, day one. This is a PASS/FAIL test!**MUST have experience with ICP monitoring and ventrics****HOLIDAY RTO WILL BE CONSIDERED, HOWEVER IT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED**UnitICU - ICU/Trauma ICU# Beds: 30 bedsNurse:Patient Ratios: 1 to 1-2, 90% of the time will be 1 to 2 ratioRequired Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS)BLS & ACLS are required. PALS is preferred. If traveler would stay longer than 6 months, PALS would be required after 6 months Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Trauma - travelers must have this experience, neuro-strokes, head injuries, ventriculostomies, ICP monitoring - candidates MUST have experience with ICP monitoring and ventrics if they do not have this experience then they MUST have experience with post-TPA pts Experience or 'Must have' skills: "Candidates must have 2-3 yrs in specialty. Previous travel experience preferred. ****Absolutely DO NOT send over candidates who have 2 years or less experience and minimal travel experience UNLESS they have excellent past experiences at larger, fast-paced facilities."Are RNs required to titrate drips Yes, vasopressors, sedationCommon titratable &/or set rate drips:vasopressors, sedationCharge Nurse/House Supervisor Does the charge nurse take an assignment"Charge nurse 24/7, they do not take pt assignment.House supervisor 24/7"Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios1 Unit Tech for all 30 beds (provides more secretary work then bedside work)Hospitalist or Intensivist in houseIntensivist 24/7RT in ICU 24/7Assigned to ICU (not only department assigned to)RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc)Yes - Hamilton ventsAre there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit Are RNs required to read their own strips What brand are the tele monitors GE, Unit Secretary will run strips. RN must interpret stripsShifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling Block scheduling) "Self scheduling not finalized until manager can review, 12 hr shifts, 6:45-7:15, schedules made out about 6 weeks in advance. Travelers are the first to be moved, if needed.Block scheduling: NoWeekend Requirements:Every other weekendHoliday Requirements: will be addressed during that timeIs there a call or standby requirementNot for travelerFloating Requirements: Any of the PCU and CICU, tele or medsurg units. In CICU they will have an ICU patient not a open heartScrub Color/Dress Code:NavyUnit/Department specific orientation: "1 day on unit Will provide more if needed"Additional Notes: MUST know ahead of time they will work very hard on this unit, must be open to asking questions or asking for help if needed, unit is fast-paced. MUST be able to get along well with others, hospital has a very robust interventional radiology program, traveler friendly. Cancellation Policy:Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13 week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks Charting System:Cerner BSN Required:No License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:2 Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 hr Nights, EOW, First to Float Required Certifications:ACLS, BLS Certification, COVID Vaccine Required (Certification), NIHSS, PALS Preferred