Description of the job
RN - Trauma ICU, San Jose, CA rec
OPENINGS: 28
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: San Jose, California, United States, 95116
INDUSTRY: Medical / Healthcare
SALARY: $63.73 - $87.63 / hr
CATEGORY: Healthcare
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree
EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years
TRAVEL: Never
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Negotiable
WORK ELIGIBILITY: Green Card, US Citizen
FEES: $8,400 Flat Fee
CANDIDATE GUARANTEE TERMS: 90 days
PAYABLE TERMS: 90 days
DATE UPDATED: Within 24 hours
DATE POSTED: Sep 21, 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: RN – Trauma ICU, San Jose, CA
# of Positions: 28
Schedule: Fulltime - Days and night shift with rotating weekends
Unit works 4-8 hour shifts for 32 hours - Union Facility therefore these are the hours.
Position Summary:
Coordinates total nursing care for critically ill patients, averaging in age from 57-70 years. Primary patient population served include those admitted for acute/unstable trauma, acute neurological incidents, acute respiratory failure, MI, acute GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, and patients post drug overdose. Participates in patient/family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Participates in organizational and unit based quality improvement activities. Is able to provide mentorship and guidance to new employees.
Licensure/ Certification/Registration:
Minimum: CA RN, BCLS, ACLS
Preferred: CCRN, TNCC. NIH Stroke
Education:
Minimum: High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Experience:
Minimum: 2 years of acute care nursing in a cardiovascular, trauma, or neurosurgical ICU.
Preferred: 5 years ICU nursing with emphasis on trauma, neurosurgical, or cardiovascular care.
Experience Requirements:
This is a very high acuity ICU with a mixture of patients with multiple comorbidities (very sick patient population) -you may be required to provide care for patients with any of the below listed clinical specialty needs. Typically at least 3 years of ICU experience is required at a minimum.
1. Trauma unit-Trauma experience needed-No burn unit or experience needed.
2. Comprehensive stroke Center-EVD ICP experience and knowledge of taking care of stroke patients with post stroke intervention experience.
3. Open heart experience helpful.
4 .CRRT, Balloon pumps, Impella experience beneficial as we frequently manage patients with these medical devises.
5. This is a very fast paced ICU .
Qualifications/Skills:
Minimum: Ability to use critical thinking skills and prioritize aspects of patient care; possesses good interpersonal communication skills. Is able to calculate medication dosages and safely administer medications within the critical care setting.
Special Notes:
34 Beds with additional 10 bed overflow
Very fast paced environment must be able to adjust well to change and multitask
MUST have Trauma experience and LOVE it.
Will accept pending CA license
BENEFITS
Full Benefits Provided
Night Shift $6.00 differential and evening is $3.75
Sign on Bonus - $30,000 Sign on Bonus - The payment breakdown is $10k upon hire, $10k upon 1st year anniversary, and $10k upon 2nd year anniversary. NO EXCEPTIONS
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