RN - 2 West Tele - Lakewood - Per Diem Days

Req ID: 147409

Location: Lakewood, California

Division: Medical Center

Department: 2 West - Telemetry-LAK

Position Type: PER DIEM

Salary Range Minimum: USD $86.91/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $86.91/Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation while meeting competently all safe expectations of a nurse.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Current CA RN License
• Current BLS Provider
• Current ACLS Provider.
• Minimum six (6) months nursing experience
• External candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in nursing or above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic cardiac care course or equivalent
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and basic arrhythmia interpretation

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves standing and walking for long periods of time, approximately 75% of the workday. Sitting is approximately 25%.
• Must be able to transfer and lift patients as necessary. Weight will vary from patient to patient.
• Must have the dexterity, coordination, and visual and auditory acuity to perform all job responsibilities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be free from signs of illness and infections

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.