Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,857 per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Santa Barbara, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/07/2024 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Disclaimer – High cost of living; Please research housing in Santa Barbara, CA area before submitting to job Tempt to perm opportunity 3 YR EXP - Clinical Nurse Specialist 1ST TIMER OK Position: Clinical Nurse Specialist (This position is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the NICU) Facility/Unit: Cottage Hospital, NICU Patient Age Group: Neonates Staffing Ratio: 1:2 Shift: 5x8, 0 Unit Systems: Omnicell, SBAR Electronic Documentation: EPIC Licenses/Certifications Required: CNS, CA RN License, BLS, AACN/NCC, NRP Instructor (AAP or AHA) Community CNS Requirements: (1) Be a R.N. licensed by the State of California holding a master’s and/or doctoral degree in nursing. (2) The CNS shall be licensed by the State Board of Registered Nursing as a CNS, pursuant to, Article 9, of Chapter 6, of Division 2, of the California Business and Professions Code. (3) Have at least three years’ full-time of clinical experience in neonatal nursing in a NICU that is equivalent to a Regional or Community NICU. (4) Have current certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing from a nationally accredited organization i.e., NCC or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN); or certified by AACN as a Neonatal CNS. (5) Have evidence of current instructor status by the NRP of the AAP and the AHA. (6) Previous Charge Experience (7) Will be expected to understand NICU quality metrics, tracking, and interpretation (Focusing on decreasing chronic lung disease, hospital acquired infections, and improving thermoregulation, and healthy work environment. The Community CNS shall be responsible for: (1) Directing the clinical nursing practice in the NICU; (2) Coordinating and assessing critical care education development and clinical competency of the nursing staff in the NICU; and ensuring continued competency through educational programs for both the newly hired and experienced nursing staff; (3) Consulting with staff on complex neonatal critical care nursing issues; (4) Oversight of comprehensive parent and/or primary caretaker education activities; and (5) Ensuring implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program. Tact Medical Staffing Job ID 484729. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - [No Specialty] About Tact Staff Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you. Be Adventurous, Make a Difference , Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food Make a Difference - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.