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

$2,576/week

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Certification details

Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Job details

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

Job requirements

The right candidate will have 2 full years of experience.
Hold an active BLS, ACLS, NIH and CA License.

Schedule information

Shifts: 7a, 7p
Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
Holidays: One major and two minors at Christmas time (eves considered minors)
Call: If staff reduced, would be put on call

Unit specific information

Unit: ICU
# beds: 20
Ratios: 1 to 1 or 1 to 2
EMR: Cerner
Charge Nurse: Nurse Shift Manager or Charge Nurse Each Shift, try to have resource nurse
Nurse Aides: n/a
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Tele: Phillips
Vents: Yes-RT manage, nurse troubleshoot
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Not 24/7 but starting 24/7 will be on call 24/7
IV Team: PICC/Midline team
RT 24/7: in unit 24/7
Pharmacy 24/7: Yes
Floor specific orientation: Minimum 2 shifts plus one for Cerner
Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Neuro, radical cancer surgeries, DaVinci, abdominal cases, urology cases, CVA, TPA, not a specific cardiac facility, so true cardiac needing intervention gets sent to memorial, small amount vascular surgery, respiratory failure, sepsis typically no peds, rotaprone, glycemic control, oncology patients

Additional Details

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS;**CERNER REQUIRED**
Nurses will work both campuses but rare they would float mid shift; night shift minimum 2 yrs. experience for both campuses; Nights, EOW, first to float

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Decent work place

All and all this is a decent place to work. Electronic documentation software is poor and outdated but staff is pleasant and willing to lend a hand when push comes to shove.

Randy H

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Feb '22 - Nov '22

Review of Mercy Hospitals Southwest on Jan 16, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
78 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS400 Old River RdBakersfield, CA 93311

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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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