TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified SICU RN in Carmichael, California, 95608!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Surgical ICU / Trauma ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 hours, Nights, Every Other Weekend, First to Float
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC preferred for Trauma ICU
Must-Have:
- Background experience with surgical patients including common surgical procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret EKG strips.
- Experience with ventilators and line placements.
Description:
The position involves providing care in the Surgical and Trauma Intensive Care Units.
Candidates will care for post-operative patients requiring complex monitoring and interventions.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:1 to 1:2 depending on acuity.
Interdisciplinary rounds are conducted on every patient during the day shift.
The unit provides 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy services.
Nurses will be responsible for managing care for critically ill patients, including those on CRRT and ECMO.
Self-scheduling is utilized, but schedules will be balanced by management.
Floating to other facilities may occur based on patient census needs.
Common diagnoses include vascular surgeries, trauma cases, and emergency intervention situations.
Scrub color is navy, with specific guidelines for under shirts.
Weekend shifts and holiday rotations are required as part of the staffing model.