ICU

Intensive Care Unit – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced ICU nurse for night shifts to join a high-acuity neuro and cardiovascular intensive care unit. You'll care for critically ill adults and geriatric patients with complex diagnoses in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3 × 12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP

• Float Required: Yes — between ICU overflow and progressive care unit (PCU) in rotation with team members
• Weekends: No weekend requirement
• Call: No on-call

Clinical Scope

This unit manages high-acuity patients including:

• Post-cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, IABP, TAVR)
• Acute stroke and thrombectomy candidates
• STEMI and cardiac interventions
• Multi-trauma and motor vehicle accidents
• Sepsis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Traumatic brain injury and post-neurosurgery management
• Ventilated patients requiring sedation, paralysis, and hemodynamic support

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years critical care nursing
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• LA City Fire Card
• Travel nursing experience required
• Compact license in hand at submission

Required Skills

Arterial line and central line management, ventilator management, dysrhythmia interpretation, vasoactive drip titration, blood product administration, chest tube care, BiPAP/CPAP, ICP monitoring interpretation, post-procedure sheath removal, and procedural sedation monitoring.

What We Offer

Magnet-designated facility with interdisciplinary support (respiratory, pharmacy, rapid response), free parking, and flexible scrub colors provided.