Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse provides hands-on, evidence-based care to patients in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and organizational policies. The role includes assessing patients, developing and evaluating individualized care plans, coordinating with the healthcare team, educating patients and families, responding to emergencies, and contributing to continuous improvement in nursing practice.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Current California Registered Nurse license; current American Heart Association certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; effective communication skills in English.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
- Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing and medical interventions, patient and family education, emergency response, care coordination, delegation, documentation, and monitoring for safety and compliance. The Clinical Nurse also supports staff development, participates in team-building activities, contributes to professional practice initiatives, and maintains current nursing knowledge and competencies.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
