TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in San Bernardino, California, 92404!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Compassionate care, experience in general medical-surgical ICU
Description:
This position involves working in an Intensive Care Unit with a focus on critical patient care.
The unit is currently licensed for 44 beds but utilizes 36 beds actively.
Ratios of patients to nurses can range from 1:2 to 1:1.
Staff members must be proficient with Cerner Power Chart for electronic medical records.
Charge nurses do not take patient assignments to focus on unit management.
There is no support from nurse aides; however, unit techs assist with various duties.
Traveling nurses are required to work every other weekend and on holidays as needed.
Scrub uniforms will be navy blue in color.
Patients commonly present with diagnoses such as cardiac issues, sepsis, stroke, and post-operative recovery from procedures like CABG and PCI.
Respiratory therapy, pharmacy services, and hospitalist or intensivist physicians are available 24/7.
Nurses may be required to float to tele and emergency departments for ICU holds.
There will be one day of floor-specific orientation on the ICU and one shift on a step-down unit.
Skilled and compassionate patient care is a fundamental expectation in this role.
Cancellation of up to 4 shifts may occur during the assignment period.
Travel nurses are expected to bring their competence and commitment to patient satisfaction.