ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ridgecrest, California.
Opportunity:
RN - ICU
Job Details:
• Minimum 2 years experience at a similar type facility required
• Float between ICU and Medical/Surgical units as needed
• Care for ventilated patients using Vapotherms, initiate BiPAP and CPAP
• Work with Clinitron beds for specialized patient care
• Manage Level IV trauma patients and typical ICU patient population for a small community hospital
• Work in unit with 4 staffed beds that can expand to 8 functioning beds or up to 16 beds depending on patient care needs
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum of 2 nurses must be maintained in the unit at all times per policy
• When ICU is closed, will float to other units with maximum patient load of 3 patients
• Provide critical care nursing for diverse patient population in community hospital setting
Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a critical healthcare resource for the local community, providing comprehensive medical services including intensive care, trauma care, and medical/surgical services. The facility maintains a flexible ICU that can adapt bed capacity based on patient acuity and volume, demonstrating their commitment to meeting community healthcare needs. The hospital operates as a Level IV trauma center and provides specialized critical care equipment and services to support complex patient cases.
Location:
Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest offers a unique desert community experience in the high Mojave Desert, providing clear skies and stunning mountain views with easy access to outdoor recreation opportunities. The area serves as a gateway to Death Valley National Park and offers a close-knit community atmosphere with affordable living costs compared to other California locations.
Adex Job ID #RRH-186. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.