ICU

ICU Travel Nurse — 13-Week Contract

Northridge, CA | 12-Hour Days | 36 Guaranteed Hours/Week

This high-acuity ICU position manages a complex patient population including trauma, MVC, post-cath, sepsis, and respiratory failure. Travelers must bring solid general medical-surgical ICU experience, including comfort with neuro assessments. Intensivists are in-house 24/7, with pharmacy and respiratory therapy support around the clock.

Shift Details

• 12-hour days: 0645–1915 (primary) or 1845–0715
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage: one major, one minor per winter and summer season
• First to float (float destination: telemetry)

Clinical Scope

• Vasopressor and vasoactive drip management (norepinephrine, phenylephrine, vasopressin, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, and others)
• Ventilator management
• RNs must independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips — no monitor tech on unit
• Neuro assessments required; ICP monitoring and craniotomy/ventriculostomy care not assigned to travelers
• Post-CABG and craniotomy patients not assigned to travelers
• No CRRT; stents: yes; balloon pumps: no

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Active RN license (California or compact)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• BSN not required

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy
• Orientation: 2 unit-specific shifts
• No IV team; no nurse aides on unit
• Contract: 13 weeks (approximately 91 weeks total engagement noted; confirm with recruiter)
• Start date: November 10, 2026