TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in San Francisco, California, 94109!
Job Title: ICU Float Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night and Day Rotation
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 4 years of experience required in the ICU
License: RN License required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- California RN License
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Description:
The ICU Float Nurse will work in various intensive care units.
The position requires floating to multiple campuses as needed.
Two hours prior to the start time, the nurse will be notified of their assigned campus.
A weekend rotation is required.
Travel experience is necessary for this role.
Responsibilities include managing complex patient caseloads.
The nurse will care for patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Essential skills include ventilator management, arterial line management, and interpreting dysrhythmias.
The nurse must be adept at administering and managing IV medications.
Additionally, experience with trauma and cardiac surgery patients is beneficial.
The ICU Float Nurse will function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
The nurse will provide high standards of patient care and support for families.
Documentation and charting will be performed in the required electronic health record system.
Compliance with infection prevention protocols is expected.
The role involves critical thinking and strong decision-making skills.
Adaptability and flexibility are important as the nurse will float between units.
The ICU Float Nurse must maintain effective communication with team members.
Ongoing professional development and engagement with learning opportunities are encouraged.