ICU

ICU Travel Nurse — Night Shift | San Diego Area, CA

This is a 13-week travel contract in a high-acuity ICU serving adult and geriatric patients across a multi-campus health system. The position works nights on a 3x12-hour schedule (19:00–07:30).

Schedule & Coverage

• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle
• At least one holiday shift, including the holiday weekend
• Float requirement: may float to Med/Surg or Telemetry units (not the ED); occasional float to another campus based on need
• 36-hour orientation

Clinical Scope

This ICU manages complex, high-acuity patients including those with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery needs, CVA/acute stroke, multisystem organ failure, and cardiac and respiratory compromise. Key skills include:

• Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Arterial line, central line, EVD, lumbar drain, and ICP monitoring
• CVVHD/CRRT, IV insulin protocols, and continuous paralytics/sedation
• Titration of vasopressors and cardiac drips
• Post-cardiac cath care, sheath removal, and procedural sedation
• Chest tube assistance, fresh tracheostomy care, and blood product administration

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Active California RN license (Temp or Perm) required at time of submission
• Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC
• Electronic health record proficiency required within the last 6 months of work history
• 1 supervisory reference required
• No candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility

COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions considered)