ICU

ICU Travel Nurse – Los Angeles, CA

13-Week Contract | Days | 36 Hours Guaranteed

This high-acuity ICU opportunity places you in a fast-paced unit serving a diverse urban patient population with complex, critical care needs. The unit operates 24/7 with intensivist coverage, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy support around the clock.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• 2 of 3 holidays expected
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

The unit manages a broad acuity mix including trauma, GSW, severe head trauma, stroke with TPA administration, CABG and post-cardiac surgery patients, IABP management, CHF, DKA, GI bleed, major transfusions, and complex GI surgeries. Nurses titrate all critical drips (including Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, and TPA), manage ventilated patients, and are expected to read and interpret their own cardiac monitor strips independently. Sheath pulling experience is preferred.

Clinical Protocols

Familiarity with stroke and cardiac prophylactic bundles, the ABCDE bundle (ventilator weaning, delirium prevention, and ICU mobility), and VAP prevention bundles is strongly preferred.

Float & Orientation

• Float to Telemetry or ER (for holds; rare)
• Orientation: 2 days with prior charting system experience

Required Certifications & Experience

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, LA City Fire & Safety
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience; 1 year travel experience required
• Preferred: EKG/dysrhythmia course, pharmacology, TNCC

Scrubs: Navy

Self-confident, adaptable nurses who thrive in a demanding environment and embrace bedside report are encouraged to apply.