Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Sacramento, California
Mercy General Hospital

$2,828-3,087/week
Posted 20 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
    Job details
  • A hospital near Sacramento is looking for experienced CVICU nurses for a travel contract.
  • The right candidate will have 2 years of experience.
    Job requirements
  • Hold an active BLS certification.
  • Hold an active ACLS certification.
  • Hold an active NIHSS certification.
  • Hold an active California License.
    Schedule information
  • 12 hr shifts.
  • Shift starts at 645.
  • Report is at the bedside.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
  • Holidays: Rotate in with core staff.
  • Schedules are out 4 weeks.
    Unit specific information
  • Floating to all other Sacramento facilities is possible.
  • Floor specific orientation: 1 - 2 days on the floor with preceptor.
  • Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Pre and fresh postop CABG, LVADs, Empallas, IABP, TAVRs, CRRT, all critical drips, Swan monitoring.
    Additional Details
  • ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; Med Sol prescreens/manager will conduct a 2nd interview/review.
  • Need 2 supervisor references (charge accepted) at submittal; 1 within 12 months & 1 within 3 years worked.
  • Modules are required to be completed before start. Modules take 3-4 hours - not billable.
  • Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with CommonSpirit within the past year.
  • Prior to acceptance, the Dys exam through Relias or UNA is required along with acceptance. Must be completed within 24-48 hours.
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 342 beds
  • Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS4001 J StSacramento, CA 95819
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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
  • Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
  • Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
  • Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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