Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks (with option to extend)
Shift: Night Shift 3 x 12s or 4 x 12s; rotating shifts (no blocked schedules), 1900-0730; Need TNCC, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; Medical ICU/Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU. Call is rare. (2nd 12h)
Overview
We are seeking a Travel RN II-ICU-CVICU to join a healthcare team for a travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. This opportunity allows you to work in a collaborative clinical environment while delivering high-quality patient care.
Assignment Details
· 13-week travel contract
· Work with an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team
· Supportive clinical environment
· Opportunity to expand specialty experience
Key Responsibilities
· Nestled on the Central California Coast, Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959
· Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center
· San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees
· Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had
· Job Summary: Responsible for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients on the critical care setting
· Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice
· Responsible for critical care nursing knowledge and skills applicable to but not limited to the care of patients with multi system failure requiring ventilation, neuro / trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring
· This position is represented by CNA
· Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate Degree(A.A
· or A.S.): Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred Passing completion of a Critical Care Nursing course: Required Six months previous critical care experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the department.(Current employees as of 06.30.2021 have 2 years to complete) Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Essential Functions: Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations
· Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the critical care setting, (5) Understands and follows chain of command per policy
· Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served
· Verifies alarm settings with Monitor Technician according to policy
· Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation
· Demonstrates knowledge/skill regarding the care and management of patients requiring ICP and ventriculostomy monitoring
· Is proficient in assessment and intervention in changes in neurological symptoms
· Demonstrates knowledge/skill regarding the care and management of patients requiring Pulmonary Artery Monitoring Catheters and patients requiring Arterial Pressure Monitoring Catheters
· Demonstrates knowledge/skill regarding the care and management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devises I.e
· C-pap mask; Nasal bi-pap mask; High Flow O2 mask
· Demonstrates knowledge regarding the principles of multisystem alteration and its impact on physiological functions, developmental tasks and alteration in mental processing of the adult and elder population
· Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each patient in collaboration with members of the health care teamand provides care based on that plan
· Educates patients and/or their families regarding care
· Uses teaching methods appropriate to the age, condition, culture, and assessed learning-readiness of the patient
· Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures
· Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety & quality control checks (i.e
· Shift and 24hr MD order checks, VO/TO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC, refrig logs & outdate checks)
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
· Graduate of an accredited healthcare program related to the specialty
Licensure & Certifications
· Active professional license in the state of practice
· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience
· Minimum 1–2 years of recent experience in the specialty
Pay & Benefits
· Competitive weekly pay packages
· Comprehensive support throughout your travel assignment
· Competitive compensation package with travel assignment support
· Support from experienced recruiters
Travel Perks
· Assignments available nationwide
· Opportunity to gain experience in different healthcare settings
Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment