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Specialty: SICU/CVICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit / Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)
Location: Stockton, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per week: 36
Unit Size: 10 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
EMR System: Cerner (experience required)
Orientation: 1 shift with a preceptor
Floating: Possible to other ICUs or ER for inpatient ICU holds

High acuity, fast-paced CVICU unit
Patients include those recovering fresh hearts directly from the OR (experience with this required within last 6 months)
Common diagnoses and procedures: TAVR, Impella, IABP, STEMI, AAA, hypothermia, sepsis, lumbar drains, Swan-Ganz catheters, manual hemodialysis (preferred)
No CRRT patients
General medical and surgical ICU experience required in addition to CVICU experience

Valid RN license in California
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 3 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit) experience
Experience recovering fresh hearts directly from the OR within the past 6 months
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Experience with Cerner EMR system

Charge nurse available 24/7 (does not take patients unless necessary)
Resource nurse available 24/7
No nurse techs; patient care support staff and unit clerks assist with non-nursing tasks
Respiratory therapists available 24/7
Pharmacy available 24/7 with Omnicell system
Telemetry monitors: Phillips central monitors at nurse station and hardwired in each room
Ventilators: Draeger, Hamilton G5, Galileo; transport vent is LTV

Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (rarely more)
Holiday coverage: 2 out of 3 major winter holidays; other holidays as needed, typically covered by permanent staff
No self-scheduling; time off requests must be submitted prior to contract start and approved by manager if requested after assignment begins
Block scheduling not guaranteed but may be allowed if it fits the schedule

Must be flexible; assignments and patient acuity can change rapidly during shifts
Floating to other ICUs or ER may occur anytime during the shift
This is a very high acuity, fast-paced environment requiring adaptability

Facility

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ADDRESS1800 North California StreetStockton, CA 95204

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Stockton, CA is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the primary factor.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Stockton experiences hot summers with average highs around 93°F and mild winters with average lows around 38°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Stockton, and they can be relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Stockton is car-friendly with good road infrastructure, but public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Stockton is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and diabetes.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the demand for healthcare professionals.

Things to Do

Stockton offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and outdoor activities include parks and nearby waterways for boating and fishing.

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