ICU- Riverside CA = $50/hr + OT

ICU Long-Term Acute-Care Registered Nurse

We are seeking a qualified Intensive Care RN to work in the ICU/Critical Care Long-term Unit! ICU Nurses possess the skills needed to manage the care of adult patients experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions. ICU Nurses have the ability to perform all nursing duties in accordance with the state nurse practice act while adhering to all facility policies and procedures. RNs provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other healthcare professionals for all critical care patients.

Long-term acute care (LTAC) is the type of care provided in these facilities. The majority of the patients are admitted after a stay in a short-term hospital, often from intensive care and step-down units. They specialize in caring for patients with:

• Average length of stay of 25-30 days
• 3-6 concurrent active diagnoses, co-morbidities, chronic illnesses
• Intubations and extubation
• Drips/IV's
• Wound care
• Suctioning
• Vents

Pay Rate: Up To $50/hr

Requirements:

• Active RN license in working state
• 2 years of current acute care/hospital experience
• BLS/ACLS
• 2 clinical references (RN's)
• Current Physical (within 12 months)
• Current PPD (within 12 months)
• Titers - MMR/Varicella/Hep B
• Tdap and Flu vaccine current
• Respiratory Fit testing (within 12 months)
• Must be able to pass a background screening
• Must be able to pass urine drug testing

Why Star Nursing?

Because we make it personal! No two nurses are alike, and no two assignments are alike. At Star Nursing we tailor every travel contract for every clinician. We are a Joint Commission (TJC) accredited healthcare staffing agency, providing the highest level of professional health care services. With an established 15 year history of success, healthcare staffing is our expertise.

Benefits offered:

• Freedom and flexibility
• Location big city or quiet small town
• Industry's highest pay for travel nurses
• All inclusive - taxed-free advantage program
• Overtime pay
• 3rd party health insurance
• Liability insurance
• Licensing reimbursement
• Pay for drug testing/background screening
• Referral program bonus
• Re-signing bonus
• Dedicated account manager who will work for you
• You'll feel like you are on a paid vacation!

We invite you to discover what makes Star Nursing one of the leading health care staffing agencies in California. Contact us today to learn more about our open positions.

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