TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Woodland, California, 95695!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 hours - Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
Must-Have:
- 2 years of ICU experience
- Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
- Experience with ventilators
Description:
Candidates must have 2 years of ICU experience.
The unit conducts medical screenings for potential candidates.
Candidates must provide two supervisory references at the time of submission.
One reference must be within the last 12 months and the other within 3 years.
A valid driver's license is required to confirm legal name.
Candidates must have not been employed by the organization in the past year.
Travelers should anticipate working two of the three major holidays.
Managers will make the final scheduling decision.
Holiday time off requests will be considered but are not guaranteed.
A dysphagia exam through an external provider is required before acceptance.
Candidates have two attempts to pass the dysphagia exam.
Failure to pass within two attempts will result in disqualification.
Expected to float to sister facilities and the MedSurg unit as needed.
The ICU is designed with a horseshoe layout.
It is a suitable environment for nurses with basic ICU experience.
Common patient diagnoses are primarily medical ICU conditions.
A charge nurse typically does not take patients but can provide break relief.
Nurse aides are available based on staffing and census needs.
Shifts commence at 7:00 PM and end at 7:30 AM.
Self-scheduling is used but is subject to managerial review.
Schedules are accessible online, allowing staff to adjust availability for extra shifts.
Floating between facilities may occur, though it is rare.
On-the-floor orientation with a preceptor lasts 1 to 2 days.
Pharmacy and respiratory therapy services are available 24/7.
The work environment aims to support a collaborative nursing culture.
Cancellation policy allows for up to 4 shift cancellations per 13-week assignment.
Charting is conducted using an electronic medical record system.
Self-scheduling is generally not finalized without managerial balancing.