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ICU Registered Nurse

Location: San Francisco, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Not stated Unit: New MS-ICU unit, planned to open 1/05/2027. Travelers train for this unit.

Schedule and Assignment

Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 7:30)
Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
Orientation: First week at one of two sites
Primary assignment: Main campus after orientation
Floating: As needed, based on census and staffing, to units within scope of practice and sister campuses in the system
On call: As needed
Weekends: Every other weekend
RTO: Limited/no RTO accepted

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in California
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience of 2 years
MICU experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Conditional Certifications (client to verify by position)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA or ARC only
Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP), AHA/AAP, instructor or advanced provider course
Critical Care RN (CCRN)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), valid 4 years
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), typically for L&D
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Onboarding and Competencies

ICU and MS/Tele RNs must complete an onsite EKG exam after start
Medication/pharmacology competency exam (must meet or exceed the Angoff score)
Competency exam: minimum 80% unless the Angoff score is higher
Unit-specific skills checklist (renewed annually)
Basic dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units

Facility

California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

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About San Francisco, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in San Francisco, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

San Francisco's cost of living is significantly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals can be found, but they are in high demand and may be relatively expensive.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

San Francisco is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and heavy traffic.
However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.

Demographics

San Francisco is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
Common health issues include respiratory problems due to the fog and air quality.
It has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

San Francisco offers a plethora of activities, including diverse restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, numerous sports events, and abundant outdoor opportunities such as hiking, beach activities, and exploring parks.

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