Travel Contract

ICU RN
Corpus Christi, Texas
Bay Area Medical Center

$1,422-1,966/week
Posted 3 days ago
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RN - ICU

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

  • Unit: ICU
  • Beds: 24
  • Floors: 2nd and 3rd
  • Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
  • Staffing (per shift): 1 CNC, 12 RNs, 1 unit secretary, and 1-3 sitters per week
  • Equipment: Vents, Swans, Impella's, Balloon pumps
  • Typical Procedures: Intubation, central lines, bronchoscopy, EVD's, ICP monitoring, Swan, pacers, bolts
  • Floating Area: One additional ICU (name omitted)

Requirements

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience, minimum of 1 year, with ICU experience within the last year (candidates without it will not be considered)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • NIH Certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Level 1 or 2 trauma experience
  • CV surgery experience

Best Personality Fit

  • Excellent customer service skills

Schedule and Expectations

  • Weekends: Every other weekend
  • On call: May be placed on call if not needed for the scheduled shift, for that shift only. No other call expectations.

Dress Code

  • Royal Blue scrub color/attire

About Corpus Christi, TX

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Corpus Christi, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Corpus Christi is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 92°F, and winter lows are around 48°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Corpus Christi, especially in the beach areas and downtown.
Transportation
  • Corpus Christi is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and trolleys, but they may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
Demographics
  • Corpus Christi has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
  • The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Corpus Christi offers a variety of activities including beach outings, seafood restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, water sports, and outdoor adventures like birdwatching and hiking.
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