CVICU

Critical Care RN – ICU

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Critical Care RN to join its Medical/Trauma and Neuro ICU teams. You'll provide direct patient care and supervise ancillary personnel in a high-acuity setting serving patients with multi-system failure, neuro trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic instability.

Shift & Schedule

• Day shift: 3×12 or 4×12 hours (rotating, no blocked schedules)
• 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Rare call requirements
• 13-week contract with guaranteed 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license (state of assignment)
• Associate degree minimum; Bachelor's in Nursing preferred
• Critical Care Nursing course completion required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (current)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required before start date; candidates without current TNCC may be considered if willing to obtain before hire
• 2+ years recent critical care experience preferred
• Strong ECG interpretation skills
• Competency in ICP and ventriculostomy monitoring

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in stable and emergent situations
• Manage medication administration, IV therapy, and indwelling catheters
• Operate and troubleshoot critical care equipment safely
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage life-threatening emergencies
• Coordinate and delegate care to support staff
• Verify alarm settings and adjust monitoring based on patient presentation

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA – coastal Central California community offering outdoor recreation and natural attractions.