ICU

ICU Travel Nurse – Night Shift | Folsom, CA

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: 12-hour Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Guaranteed Hours: 36/week

This ICU position serves a general medical/surgical critical care population in an acute care setting. The unit manages moderate-to-high acuity patients and provides a collaborative, well-supported environment for travel nurses.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Stable CVA post-TPA, respiratory failure (including manual proning), COPD, CHF, and DKA
• No CABG or neurosurgical patients
• Telemetry monitoring required — must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Ventilator management required
• Physician coverage via telemedicine; 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy on-site

Schedule & Float

• Every other weekend required; holidays rotated with core staff
• First to float to other area facilities
• May be placed on call if census is low
• Self-scheduling with manager approval; schedules published 4 weeks out; accessible remotely
• Overtime and extra shifts available

Orientation

• 1–2 days of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Active RN license (California or compact)
• BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS certifications
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Note: A dysrhythmia competency exam must be completed prior to contract signing

Scrubs

• Navy scrubs required; undershirts must be navy, white, or black

Cancellation Policy

• Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment