RN - Icu/Ccu

First Connect Health • Northridge, CA

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About The Position

Registered Nurse position in a 24-bed ICU. Nurses work 12-hour shifts, either 0645–1915 or 1845–0715. The unit has 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios, and nurses may be required to float to telemetry, where ratios are 1:4. The ICU has 24 hardwired monitor beds and 8 hardwired overflow beds; nurses must read and interpret strips, as there is no monitor technician. The unit cares for patients receiving drips such as neosynephrine, levophed, vasopressin, amiodarone, dopamine, and dobutamine, and provides ventilator care. An intensivist, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy are available in-house 24/7. Unit-specific orientation consists of two shifts on the unit.

Requirements

• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the ICU, including care for patients receiving drips and ventilator support.
• Read and interpret cardiac monitoring strips.
• Float to telemetry when required.
• Work every other weekend and required holidays: one major and one minor holiday for both winter and summer holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed