ICU

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

This is a high-acuity ICU position caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across a clinically complex intensive care unit. The unit maintains an active daily census and is supported by an interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 3×12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Must work at least 2 of 3 major holidays
• No on-call required
• Pre-approved time off must be submitted at time of application

Clinical Scope

You'll manage high-acuity patients with complex neurological, surgical, and multisystem conditions. Key skills and procedures include:

• Ventilator management, arterial line and central line care
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips; continuous IV sedation
• CVA/acute stroke and traumatic brain injury management
• ICP monitoring, EVD management, post-neurosurgery care
• CVVHD/CRRT, hypothermia protocol, BiPAP/CPAP
• Blood product administration, procedural sedation, IV insulin protocols
• Interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias

Float Requirements

Candidates may float to Med/Surg or ED holding based on census.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of staff (non-travel) ICU experience required
• Active California RN license in hand at time of submission
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• 1 professional reference within the past 2 years
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• No prior permanent staff at this facility