ICU

ICU Travel Nurse – Neuro/Critical Care | Night Shift | Southern California

This high-acuity ICU serves a complex adult patient population with a strong emphasis on neurological and cardiovascular critical care. The unit manages stroke and STEMI patients, multi-trauma including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury, post-cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement), sepsis, and multi-system organ failure. Travelers will float in rotation with staff to PCU and ICU overflow — you will not float first.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3x12-hour shifts
• Contract: 16 weeks | Start: ASAP
• Self-scheduling; no on-call required
• Holiday commitment required: must work 3 of 5 designated holidays

Clinical Scope

• CVA/acute stroke management, post-craniotomy, post-neurosurgery care
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, arterial line and central line management
• Ventilator management, CRRT, ICP monitoring awareness (travelers not required to place or manage ICP monitors or IABP)
• Cardiac and GI bedside procedures for unstable patients; chest tube and procedural sedation support

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience; strong neuro background required
• Active California RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, LA City Fire Card (valid within 30 days)
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Locals accepted

Additional Details

• Scrub color: any color
• Free parking on site
• 12-hour orientation
• Magnet-designated facility