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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

$2,114-2,829/week

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Certification details

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
IABP, CRRT, & ICP are not required but are a plus

Job details

A hospital in California is looking for an experienced ICU nurse for a travel contract.

Job requirements

The right candidate will have 3 full years of experience, hold an active BLS, ACLS, NIHSS and CA License.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CERNER EXPERIENCE.
No first time travelers and no duos!

Schedule information

Shifts/Hours: 12's; 7a - 7:30p/7p - 7:30a
Breaks: 1/2 hour break (clock-out); 3 - 15 min breaks per shift (CA Law)
Weekends: Every other weekend or equivalent of 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule (Example: could be 2 in a row, then off 2 in a row)

Unit specific information

Unit: ICU and ICU-CV Recovery
Certifications/Certs: ACLS & NIHSS are required.
EMR System: Cerner required
Backup as secretary: 24/7 monitor techs on this unit also help out as secretary, etc.
USD in the patient rooms for direct care and monitoring
Charge Nurse: Exists but rarely takes patients
Orientation includes working in both East and West towers for floating purposes
Medications administered include all cardiac & vasoactive drips, conscious sedation
Vents maintained by Respiratory Therapy. RT 24/7 and Pharmacy 24/7 available. Dedicated pharmacist on the unit during weekdays.
Variety of patients include those with respiratory failure, sepsis, AMI, ARDS, GI bleed, etc.

Additional Details

Basic EKG interpretation test assigned during orientation.
Nurses must participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

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Short Term Acute Care
385 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS420 34th StBakersfield, CA 93301

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About Bakersfield, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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