Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.
Shift: 12H Nights 12 hr Nights, EOW, First to Float Description
Critical Care RN's will take a proctored Dysrhythmia Test onsite, day one. This is a PASS/FAIL test!**MUST have experience with ICP monitoring and ventrics****HOLIDAY RTO WILL BE CONSIDERED, HOWEVER IT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED**UnitICU - ICU/Trauma ICU# Beds: 30 bedsNurse:Patient Ratios: 1 to 1-2, 90% of the time will be 1 to 2 ratioRequired Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS)BLS & ACLS are required. PALS is preferred. If traveler would stay longer than 6 months, PALS would be required after 6 months Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Trauma - travelers must have this experience, neuro-strokes, head injuries, ventriculostomies, ICP monitoring - candidates MUST have experience with ICP monitoring and ventrics if they do not have this experience then they MUST have experience with post-TPA pts Experience or 'Must have' skills: "Candidates must have 2-3 yrs in specialty. Previous travel experience preferred. ****Absolutely DO NOT send over candidates who have 2 years or less experience and minimal travel experience UNLESS they have excellent past experiences at larger, fast-paced facilities."Are RNs required to titrate drips Yes, vasopressors, sedationCommon titratable &/or set rate drips:vasopressors, sedationCharge Nurse/House Supervisor Does the charge nurse take an assignment"Charge nurse 24/7, they do not take pt assignment.House supervisor 24/7"Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios1 Unit Tech for all 30 beds (provides more secretary work then bedside work)Hospitalist or Intensivist in houseIntensivist 24/7RT in ICU 24/7Assigned to ICU (not only department assigned to)RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc)Yes - Hamilton ventsAre there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit Are RNs required to read their own strips What brand are the tele monitors GE, Unit Secretary will run strips. RN must interpret stripsShifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling Block scheduling) "Self scheduling not finalized until manager can review, 12 hr shifts, 6:45-7:15, schedules made out about 6 weeks in advance. Travelers are the first to be moved, if needed.Block scheduling: NoWeekend Requirements:Every other weekendHoliday Requirements: will be addressed during that timeIs there a call or standby requirementNot for travelerFloating Requirements: Any of the PCU and CICU, tele or medsurg units. In CICU they will have an ICU patient not a open heartScrub Color/Dress Code:NavyUnit/Department specific orientation: "1 day on unit Will provide more if needed"Additional Notes: MUST know ahead of time they will work very hard on this unit, must be open to asking questions or asking for help if needed, unit is fast-paced. MUST be able to get along well with others, hospital has a very robust interventional radiology program, traveler friendly. Cancellation Policy:Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13 week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks Charting System:Cerner BSN Required:No License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:2 Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 hr Nights, EOW, First to Float Required Certifications:ACLS, BLS Certification, COVID Vaccine Required (Certification), NIHSS, PALS Preferred
As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.
As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.