ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Travel Contract | Long Beach, CA

This 13-week day-shift contract places an experienced ICU RN in a high-acuity intensive care unit managing a diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The unit supports complex, multisystem cases with a strong interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, rapid response, and radiology.

Shift & Schedule

• 3x12-hour days | 07:00–19:30
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• No on-call requirement
• Must work at least 2 of 3 major holidays

Clinical Scope

Candidates should be comfortable with a broad range of critical care skills, including:

• Ventilator and arterial line management
• CVVHD/CRRT and ICP monitoring
• CVA/acute stroke and traumatic brain injury care
• Titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Post-neurosurgery management
• Blood product administration and continuous IV sedation
• High-flow nasal cannula and BiPAP/CPAP management

Float Requirement

Floating is required within the hospital based on census, including to Med/Surg and ED holding.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU staff (non-travel) experience
• Active California RN license in hand at time of submission
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• 1 professional reference within the past 2 years
• Travel RN experience required
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible

Additional Notes

• Local candidates (within 50 miles) are accepted
• Pre-approved time off must be submitted at time of application
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required