Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Crescent City, CA
Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,338/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Crescent City, CA. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, documenting and providing physician-directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.
As an ICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Provide basic bedside care.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
- Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
Travel Nurse Across America
- Guaranteed Pay - Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital. When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.
- Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
- Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
- Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
- Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
- Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.
About Crescent City, CA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Crescent City, CA here's what you should know:- Crescent City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 64°F, and winter lows are around 41°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited, but options are available.
- It may require some effort to find suitable furnished housing.
- Crescent City is car-friendly due to its smaller size, but public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- There is a small population of travel nurses.
- Crescent City offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and beachcombing.
- There are also some local restaurants and opportunities to enjoy art and music events.
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