Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist
San Luis Obispo, California
French Hospital Medical Center

$2,923-3,726/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • RNFA Cert Required
  • Active BLS, ACLS and CA License required
  • Certs/Tech certified: Techs and RN's must have BLS
  • Sterile processing tech must have BLS and be certified through IAHCSMM
    Job details
  • A hospital in California is looking for an experienced OR nurse for a travel contract.
  • The right candidate will have 2 full years of experience, hold an active BLS, ACLS.
    Job requirements
  • 2 full years of OR experience is required
  • Travel experience is preferred
    Schedule information
  • Shifts: 8 hr shifts with variable start times
  • Weekend Requirement - RN's: one weekend of call per month
  • Weekend Requirement - CST's: one weekend of call per month
  • Call Requirement - RN's: 1 call night per week
  • Call Requirement - CST's: 1 call night per week
  • What is call response time: 30 min
  • Holidays: will only have to work holidays in emergencies
    Unit specific information
  • # suites: 7 OR suites
  • # of cases per day: 15-20 cases per day
  • Common types of cases: high volume of ortho including total joints, general, gyn, peds, eyes; cardiac cases include open heart, carotid endarectomies, TAVR's, etc. (Note: travelers will not be put in on cardiac cases)
    Additional Details
  • Unit: OR
  • # suites: 7 OR suites
  • # of cases per day: 15-20 cases per day
  • Certs/Tech certified: Techs and RN's must have BLS
  • EMR: Cerner Surginet
  • Charge Nurse: yes but not 24/7
  • OR techs: yes
  • Scrub Color/ Provided: provided
  • Tele: Phillips
  • Surgeon on call hours: on call 24/7
  • IV Team: No
  • RT 24/7: yes
  • Pharmacy 24/7: No - use marian for after hours after 10pm
  • Floating: No
  • Floor specific orientation: depends on skillset
  • Common types of cases: high volume of ortho including total joints, general, gyn, peds, eyes (do not need experience) they also do cardiac but travelers will not be put in on these cases - cardiac cases include open heart, carotid endarectomies, TAVR's, etc.
  • Scrubbing required - RN's: scrubbing is only preferred for RN's
  • Sterile Processing Info: Certifications - sterile processing tech must have BLS and be certified through IAHCSMM
  • Equipment Used: autoclave - Steris & V-pro;8 hour days
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Pros

The doctors, nurses and techs are all super nice. You're able to pick-up call easily and will get plenty of overtime on call. You're going to average 54 hours a week working and about 8-11 days of call days in the month. The weather is amazing in this area. You're going to be right next to wine country paso robles and less than an hour away from big sur.

Cons

The cost of living is very high, it is one of the highest gas costs in California. The staff here are clearly burnt out from overwork although management is trying to allow staff to not have to work after spending late nights working but most likely you will have some late nights sleep 4-5 hours and return. There are no sleep rooms. They add on a ton of elective cases so expect to work late when you are on call. There is only one person to help turn over rooms until 1830 so you will help during the day and after hours.

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Luiza Lemos T
Surgical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
Oct '17
Review of French Hospital Medical Center on Aug 14, 2024
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French Hospital Medical Center
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  • Faith-Based Healthcare Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 98 beds
  • Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS1911 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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About San Luis Obispo, CA

As a Travel First Assist Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
  • Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
  • It's recommended to start the search early.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse community with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
  • San Luis Obispo has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
  • The city also hosts music and cultural events throughout the year.
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