Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
San Diego, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool
Facility: Sharp HealthCare, San Diego, CA

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, patient-centered care across assigned units. The RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients and identify their individual healthcare needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to critical or high-risk situations.
• Provide patient and family education and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow facility policies.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and quality care standards.
• Perform specialized nursing procedures within scope of practice and competency.

Required Qualifications:

• BSN or ADN required.
• Minimum 3 years of recent RN experience.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a specialty area.
• Active California RN license.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and NIH certifications required.

Required Clinical Skills:

• Medication administration and IV infusion management.
• EKG monitoring and arterial/central venous pressure monitoring.
• Blood product administration and CVAD/PICC/midline care.
• Chest tube, tracheostomy, and urinary catheter care.
• Mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation.
• Pain management, PCA, insulin administration, and glucose monitoring.
• Hemodialysis, ICP monitoring, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring.
• Infection prevention, including CAUTI, CLABSI, and HAPI prevention.
• Safe patient handling, PPE use, and emergency response procedures.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to adapt to different patient care needs and clinical settings.
• Commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and quality care.