Travel RN SICU Nights $250 Sign-On Bonus

Seeking a SICU RN with experience with vascular surgery population, as that is our heavy population
AAA repair
Carotid endartectomy
Fem- pop bypass and similar surgeries
Thrombectomy
experience with carotids, pneumonectomy, post thoracic sugery
experience with evar, intra aortic balloon pump, TAVR

Ratios: 1:2-3 for Unit patients, 1:4-5 for step-down acuity
Years of Experience REQ: 2 as RN, 1 travel
First-timers Accepted: Y/N: N
Weekend REQ: Every other
Certs REQ: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Is on-call REQ? N
Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Y
Open to accommodating block schedule? Open to discussion, cannot promise
Locals accepted: No,  65 mile rad. restriction
Pending License accepted? no
RTO Restrictions: will review case by case
Guaranteed Hours: 36
Special Requirements: need surgical and cardiac experience
**must stay within 30 minutes of facility in case of emergency**

This is a mixed acuity unit
Job details: Can float to stepdown
Max ratio is 1:4- 1:5 and as low as 1:2, varying on the acuity of the patient.
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS | Travel exp. required

Assessment tools: Stroke signs/symptoms competency (ex. BE-FAST)
NIHSS Certified (current certificate on file, obtained w/in 2 years of start date)
Bedside Dysphagia screening competency (on file)
Minimum 1-year experience working in a certified stroke center critical care unit**preferred
Familiar with current Stroke guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes

)rientations every Monday
**This facility has a Hard Doc Due Date on TUESDAY 5PM PST prior to start date***
Length: 13 weeks
State licensure : KY/Compact in hand
Meditech experience preferred | 65 mile radius restriction | Travel exp. required

The SICU Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for applying the nursing process and delivery of patient care in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), sometimes referred to as Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACUs). The Registered Nurse consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable for managing patient care post-operatively and assisting others in the management of patients as they come out of anesthesia. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
• 2 years of SICU, PACU or ICU experience preferred
• CPAN and CAPA certifications preferred
• ACLS may be required per state/contract
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements  
• Must be at least 18 years of age