Critical Care Travel RN
Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Specialty RN - Critical Care RN Travel

Location: Fairfield, California
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing Travel

Job Description

As a Clinical Nurse (RN) in Critical Care, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care aligned with the Department of Nursing’s philosophy and goals. Your role includes:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring and Relationship Based Care.
• Monitoring patient progress and collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote health and recovery.
• Providing care tailored to patients’ physiological, developmental, and psychosocial needs.
• Applying scientific knowledge from social, biological, and physical sciences in nursing practice.
• Developing and modifying nursing care plans based on ongoing patient assessments.
• Performing essential nursing skills, educating patients and families on health treatments and care.
• Demonstrating safe use of equipment, instrumentation, and medications.
• Delegating tasks appropriately and supervising care team members.
• Advocating for patients’ rights and informed decision-making.
• Delivering culturally competent, age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards.
• Coordinating patient care activities with nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, and ancillary staff.

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

Additional Information

• Utilize effective communication skills for safe patient handoffs.
• Document nursing care according to hospital policies.
• Use manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Be accountable for patient satisfaction and contribute positively to patient care experiences.
• Assist in resolving complaints promptly and investigate concerns as needed.
• Perform all physical duties of the job, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor skills.
• Complete annual organizational requirements for employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years acute care experience required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing.
• Associate Degree or BSN accepted.
• Required certifications/licenses:

  • California RN License
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

This position is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking a travel assignment in California.