Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $3,059 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301 Pay Information $3,059 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Burn ICU - Burn Unit Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights, every other weekend, first to float Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required, with at least 6 months to 1 year in a Burn ICU License: Required to submit Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS Must-Have: - Minimum 1 year of burn experience in a burn unit (floating to a burn unit does not count) - Cerner electronic medical records experience required - Ability to interpret basic EKG; critical care RNs will undergo additional interpretation tests as part of assigned curriculum - Advanced Burn Life Support preferred Job Description: - Work in a 7-bed burn unit, catering to both adults and pediatric patients with an average daily census of 4 - Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2, treating patients at ICU level - Telemetrics systems in use; must be able to read independently - Ventilator support patients present; hospitalists and intensivists available for consultation - Burn surgeons responsible for burn patient care - Collaborate with burn techs for hydrotherapy and dressing changes (Note: burn tech not available every shift) - Required to work two out of the three major holidays - Navy blue scrub color required - Floor-specific orientation includes two shifts in the burn unit, one in PICU or ICU, and one in pediatrics unit - May float to PICU, pediatric, or adult ICU as needed - Typical diagnoses include primary burns ranging from ICU level to med-surg level for both adults and children - The hospital reserves the right to cancel up to four shifts per assignment (with provisions for full payment in lieu of cancellation) 27222835EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.

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