Travel ICU Float Pool RN
West Hollywood, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ICU Float Pool) - West Hollywood, California

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position in ICU Float Pool with floating to Medical-Surgical (MS), Telemetry (Tele), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Overflow PACU, Stepdown, and other related units as needed.
• Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (36 or 48 hours available).
• Must pass EKG exam on first day of orientation.
• Large hospital experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Cedars-Sinai is a comprehensive transplant center; preference for RNs with transplant patient exposure.

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience.
• PA Line experience required (will be assessed during phone interview).
• Skills:

  • Ventilator management
  • IV start
  • Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring
  • Telemetry
  • Conscious sedation
  • PA Lines (hard stop - must have)

Unit Details (ICU Float Pool)

• 8SCCT (Neuro ICU)
• 7SCCT (Respiratory failure, ventilator support, hemodynamic instability)
• 6SCCT/4SCCT (Acute myocardial infarction with complications, hemodynamic instability)
• 5SCCT (GU, GI bleeds, environmental injuries, shocks, massive transfusion)
• Transplant float (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Heart/Lung)

Adult ICU has 24 beds.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Preferred Certifications & Skills

• CCRN certification preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Orientation & Testing

• EKG competency assessment (pass/fail) during orientation.
• Medication test during orientation (not pass/fail).

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30). Documentation mandatory for candidates starting after Oct 13.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start.
• Drug screening panel required within 1 year of start (excluding Marijuana/THC).
• Background check including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, nationwide search, sex offender search, and others.
• Education verification and highest medical degree proof required.
• Photo for badge required (must meet strict guidelines).
• References: 2 professional references required, including 1 supervisory.

Additional Notes

• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation with submission.
• Fire Card required if working at the facility for 6 months; course provided onsite during orientation.
• Candidates must complete competency exams and medication tests as per Aya standards.
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for certain units if applicable.

This position offers a challenging ICU float pool role in a large, comprehensive transplant center with a focus on high acuity patient care and diverse ICU experiences.