ICU

ICU RN — Night Shift | Fountain Valley, CA | 13-Week Contract

This high-acuity ICU opportunity is ideal for an experienced critical care nurse comfortable managing complex, multi-system patients across a broad clinical spectrum. First-time travelers are welcome.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required; minimum 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• At least 2 winter and 1 summer holiday required
• No on-call required

Patient Population

Adults and geriatrics with high-acuity diagnoses including acute stroke/CVA, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, post-neurosurgery, post-cardiac surgery, and multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.

Clinical Skills & Procedures

Strong candidates will have experience with:

• Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip titration; continuous IV sedation
• ICP monitoring, external ventricular drain (EVD), hypothermia protocol
• CVVHD/CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, and TAVR (preferred)
• Blood product administration, IV insulin protocols, ABG interpretation
• Pre/post cardiac cath, procedural sedation, sheath removal

Float Requirement

Candidates must be willing to float to MS, Telemetry, Oncology, and ED based on census.

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of staff-level ICU experience
• Active California RN license required prior to submission
• Trauma Level I/II experience preferred

Orientation: 12 hours on-site; non-billable modules completed pre-start (approximately 8–14 hours total)