- Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
- Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and report any observed changes.
- Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
- Assist physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations.
- Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes.
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Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, United States_Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is a nonprofit, 511-bed pediatric care facility nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in care, research, and teaching. In affiliation with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine ) , we are the region's teach ...
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Intensive Care Unit RN Travel Contract
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RTG Medical-Nursing San Diego, CA, United StatesRTG Medical-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in National City, California. · Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit · ~ Shift: 12 hours · ~ Employment Type: Travel · RTG Medical Job ID #qn8q9. Pay package is based on 12 hou ...
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Travel/Local Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN
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RTG Medical-Nursing San Diego, CA, United States Full timeRTG Medical-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California. · Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care · ~ Shift: 8 hours · ~ Employment Type: Travel · RTG Medical Job ID #y7pqu. Pay package is based on 8 ...
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Intensive Care Unit
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Travel Nurse Across America La Mesa, United StatesWe're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in La Mesa, CA. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. · As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring pat ...
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Edwards Lifesciences San Diego, United StatesFor over 50 years, the Critical Care business within Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) has operated at the intersection of groundbreaking medical innovation and improved patient care. Put simply, we exist because we're committed to creating a world where every patient who · _shoul ...
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Progressive Care Unit
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Progressive Care Unit
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Sharp Healthplan San Diego, CA , USA, United StatesHours · Shift Start Time: · 7 PM · Shift End Time: · 7:30 AM · Additional Shift Information: · Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts (Fridays and/or Saturdays) plus 1-2 Sunday nights per 4-week schedule period · Weekend Requirements: · As Needed · On-Call Required: · No · Hourly ...
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Sharp HealthCare San Diego, CA, United States**Facility:** Mary Birch Hospital · **City** San Diego · **Department** · **Job Status** · Regular · **Shift** · Night · **FTE** · 0.9 · **Shift Start Time** · **Shift End Time** · California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; Neonatal Resuscitation Program ( ...
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Manager Perioperative Services
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Sharp Healthcare San Diego, United States[Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; Master's Degree; AHA ...
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - San Diego, CA, United States - Travel Nurse Across America
Description
We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in San Diego, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PICU RN, you'll provide critical care to pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team. You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and adolescents with a wide range of conditions, ranging from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.
As a PICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
PICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. PICU RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.Requirements*: BLS, PALS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
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Mary Elizabeth Young
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Tina Greco
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Lisa Horvay
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Andrea Cole Raub
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Martin Furey
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