Certification Details
- Must posses current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
- Completion of Dysrhythmia Exam (Basic) through UNA required before acceptance
Job Details
- 16 week contract to work in a dynamic Russell ICU (RICU) unit
- May include patients with ARDS, Sepsis, Chronic vent, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, IABP among other conditions
- Common procedures : Line placements and intubations
- Charge Nurse or Nurse Shift Manager present; may not take patients
- ICU Pharmacy open during day shift
Job Requirements
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications needed
- 2 supervisor references needed at submittal; 1 within past 12 months and 1 within past 3 years
- Dysrhythmia Exam (Basic) through UNA is required prior to acceptance
- Must be able to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years)
- CRRT experience preferred
- Able to titrate vasoactive medications, sedation medications, heparin, insulin
- Experience in reading and interpreting EKG strips
Schedule Information
- 12-hour shifts with rotation
- Shift times are 645-1915 or 1845-0715
- Self-scheduling available but subject to Manager's approval
- Schedules are out 4 weeks in advance
- Every other weekend required
- OT and extra shifts available
Unit Specific Information
- Possible float to CSICU; Cardiac skill preferred, but not mandatory
- Ratio of Nurse : Patient is 1 : 1-2 in the RICU
- Nurse Aids available as Safety Attendants for primary nursing care
- Both Hospitalist and Intensivist available in-house 24 / 7
- Respiratory Therapists available in-house 24 / 7; not stationed in ICU
Additional Details
- Training modules are required to be completed before starting; 3-4 hours and time is not billable
- Travelers will work with a variety of patient conditions
- Ability to float to CSICU and all 5 Sacramento facilities if needed
- Navy scrubs required; under shirts must be navy, white, or black
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