ICU

ICU – Cardiovascular (Travel RN) | Los Angeles, CA

Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 26-Week Contract | Start: November 16, 2026

This cardiovascular-focused ICU cares for an adult and geriatric population requiring high-acuity monitoring and intervention. The unit manages complex patients including post-open-heart surgery, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), TAVR, pre/post cardiac cath, hemodynamic instability, multisystem organ dysfunction, and neurological and pulmonary critical care cases.

Shift & Scheduling

• Days, 3×12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30)
• Self-scheduling; every other weekend required
• No call requirement

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Cardiovascular ICU experience required, including open heart surgery and balloon pump management
• Arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip titration
• Ventilator management and ABG interpretation
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, procedural sedation
• Swan-Ganz/PA line monitoring, ICP monitoring, and EVD management

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• VIP, MAB, or CPI (in-person course only)
• Advanced EKG exam required prior to start (80% minimum; two attempts allowed); onsite EKG competency must also be passed

Scrubs: Royal Blue

Additional Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Smoke/nicotine-free facility
• First-time travelers accepted