Registered Nurse, ICU

Registered Nurse, ICU About City of Hope , City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. **Eligible for $20,000 sign on bonus** The successful candidate: • Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of critically ill medical and surgical adolescent/adult patients. • Provides acute care per protocols. Assists with special procedures. • Directs the care delivered by patient care partners and other health care team members in the department. • Collaborates with Physicians to evaluate patient readiness for change in level of care. Cares for med surg and telemetry patients as necessary. • Recovers MAC local patients when PACU not open. • Ability to interpret and operate cardiac and other invasive and noninvasive monitors, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms /trends, and institute appropriate interventions. • Caring for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients. • Initiating and maintain complex IV therapy , including thrombolytic administration, vasoactive medications, central IV catheters, dialysis catheters & arterial lines. • Safe use of less invasive, life supporting modalities i.e. BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure based CO/CI & SVO2 monitor, core temperature monitors. • Must be able to work 7:00a-7:00p Qualifications Your qualifications should include: • Critical Care/Telemetry experience or Telemetry competency within 6 months of hire. • State of Illinois Registered Nurse License. • Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE school of Nursing • Basic Life Support (BLS) certified through American Heart Association upon hire and maintained in position. • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified through American Heart Association upon hire and maintained in position. • ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy or Chemotherapy/Biotherapy or Chemotherapy Immunotherapy course obtained within 6 months of hire for experienced RN’s and 12 months for New Grad RNs. • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)certification within 6 months of hire and maintained in position. • Oncology Certification through ONCC when eligible or 6 oncology CE every year (18 oncology CE total every 3 years) for the Oncology Commission Cancer cycle. Must complete Caring for the Oncology Patient course by end of orientation period. Completes Critical Care Series in Education System within 12 months of hire. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.