Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerCarmichael, California, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 2$2,604.61/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring CA RN licensure and at least 2 years of critical care experience.DetailsAcute care ICU setting (Russell ICU/RICU) at a Level 2 Trauma facility11-bed ICU with nurse:patient ratios of 1:1-2Common diagnoses include ARDS, sepsis, chronic vent, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, and IABPFrequent line placements and intubationsRNs required to titrate drips including vasoactive medications, sedation medications, heparin, and insulinUses Cerner EMR12-hour night shifts, EOW requirementShift times are 6:45pm-7:15am or 6:45pm-7:15am with bedside reportNo call or standby requirementMay float to CSICU and other critical care units within scope, including across 5 Sacramento facilitiesFirst to float designationTele/monitor techs available during the day; RNs must be able to read and interpret EKG strips on Phillips monitorsRequirementsActive CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses acceptedCurrent certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSSMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredCRRT experience preferredCardiac skill set preferred, though extensive CVICU experience not requiredMust pass Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to contract signing, with 2 attempts to score 80%Must pass a Pass/Fail sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) on first day of orientationCopy of driver's license required, reflecting legal name with no middle initial or middle name discrepancies2 supervisor/peer references required: one supervisor reference within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibilityAdditional InformationProvide direct ICU-level nursing care including management of ventilators, titratable drips, and critical care interventionsUnit/department orientation includes 2 shifts in Medical ICU and 1 shift each in Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUsCharge Nurse/Nurse Shift Manager generally does not take patient assignments; relief charge duties occur 1 shift per weekNurse aides available only as safety attendants (sitters); unit uses primary nursing modelHospitalist and Intensivist coverage in house 24/7; Respiratory Therapy in house 24/7ICU Pharmacy open during day shift, with pharmacy in house 24/7Scrub color is navy, with undershirts in navy, white, or black; scrub jackets optional and must be navyTravelers will be required to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); holiday time off considered but not guaranteedCandidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be consideredIf the Dysrhythmia exam or sterile technique test is failed on the second attempt, candidates will be ineligible for 6 months with CommonSpirit facilities in the Sacramento region and ArizonaHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12