ICU

ICU RN – Night Shift | Long Beach, CA | 13-Week Contract

This intensive care unit position manages a complex, high-acuity patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The unit provides comprehensive critical care with strong interdisciplinary support from respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and rapid response teams.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3×12-hour shifts
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Must work at least 2 of the 3 major holidays
• No on-call required

Float Requirements

• May float to Med/Surg or ED holding based on census

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience as permanent staff (non-travel)
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• California RN license must be in hand at time of submission
• 1 professional reference required (within the past 2 years)

Clinical Skills & Scope

• Ventilator management and airway suctioning
• Arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips; continuous IV sedation
• CVA/acute stroke and traumatic brain injury management
• ICP monitoring, external ventricular drain care
• Post-neurosurgery and spinal cord injury care
• CVVHD/CRRT, hypothermia protocol, procedural sedation
• Blood product administration, IV insulin protocols

Additional Details

• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible to apply