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Overview

The Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN) in a Level II Trauma Center provides advanced, specialized nursing care to critically injured and acutely ill patients. This includes those suffering from traumatic injuries such as blunt force trauma, penetrating wounds, head injuries, and multi-system organ failure. The Trauma ICU RN plays a vital role in the interdisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based interventions while responding quickly and effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions.  

Location: St. Francis Medical Center. Lynwood, CA 

Department: Intensive Care Unit 

Position Type: Full-Time |Night Shift | 7PM - 7AM | Non-Exempt 

Base Salary Range: $48.65 to $65.40 per hour  

Shift Differential: $4.50 per hour 

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Trauma ICU in accordance with protocols, policies, and evidence-based practices 

• Monitor and assess critical changes in trauma patients, initiating appropriate nursing and medical interventions 

• Operate and monitor life-sustaining equipment such as ventilators, intracranial pressure monitors, and invasive hemodynamic lines 

• Collaborate with trauma surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and other team members in the development and execution of care plans 

• Provide trauma-specific interventions, including managing massive transfusion protocols, advanced wound care, and post-operative management 

• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR to ensure continuity of care and compliance with trauma registry requirements 

• Participate in trauma alert and code responses with clinical precision and urgency 

• Support family members and caregivers during crisis situations with empathy and clear communication 

• Engage in ongoing trauma and critical care education and performance improvement initiatives 

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• California RN License - Current, Valid and Unrestricted California 

• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current 

• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current 

• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire 

• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred. 

• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred. 

• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.  

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 

To schedule time with a recruiter to learn more today text: 626-774-6355 

Why Join St. Francis Medical Center?  

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions serving Southeast Los Angeles. St. Francis is dedicated to providing vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Maternal-Child Health, Behavioral Health and Emergency and Trauma Care.  In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, Approved STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County and designated Baby-Friendly healthcare facility by Baby-Friendly USA. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.comfor more information. 

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! 

Why Prime Healthcare? St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. 

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $48.65 to $65.40. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. 

Company is an equal opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf 

Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf 

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