Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,259 per week
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, coordinating care with other providers, and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family-centered care. As a professional, the CN monitors the quality of nursing care provided and is responsible for their own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. The CN contributes to the profession of nursing through activities such as teaching others and sharing expertise in the unit or hospital.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Assess patients, interpret data, and plan, implement, and evaluate care 6li>Coordinate care with other healthcare providers
- Teach patients and their families about managing care and preventing complications
- Monitor the quality of nursing care provided
- Maintain professional development, including licensure and certifications
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with ICU experience (3 years required)
- Active California RN license
- ACLS and BLS-AHA certifications (copies needed)
- Social Security Number (SSN) and Date of Birth (DOB) required
- Work history with no more than 30 days of gaps
- 1 reference from the last 12 months
- EPIC computer charting experience
- Must pass EKG prior to starting
- Vaccine and booster requirements
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- 3 years of ICU experience
- Active ACLS and BLS-AHA certifications
- Proficiency in EPIC computer charting
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Family-centered care
- Quality monitoring and professional development
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and flex spending
- Life insurance
- Accident and short-term disability coverage
- Free continuing education
- Referral bonuses
Facility Location: Palo Alto, California, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and home to Stanford University, offers an eclectic mix of tradition and innovation. This charming town features a tree-lined downtown, beautiful parks, cultural offerings, and excellent travel nursing opportunities, just 35 miles south of San Francisco.
Job Details: Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit | Discipline: RN | Duration: 13 weeks | Hours per week: 36 | Shift: 12-hour days