ICU

ICU Travel RN — San Diego Area, CA

Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3x12) | 13-Week Contract

This is a high-acuity ICU position within a multi-campus health system, caring for adult and geriatric patients across a broad range of critical diagnoses. The unit manages complex neurological, neurosurgical, trauma, and multisystem cases in a fast-paced environment with robust interdisciplinary support.

Clinical Scope & Patient Population

• CVA/acute stroke management, traumatic brain injury, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care
• Spinal cord injury, ICP monitoring, external ventricular drains (EVD), and lumbar drains
• Ventilator management, CVVHD/CRRT, arterial line management, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• Blood product administration, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, procedural sedation, and hypothermia protocol
• Central line and PICC management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, fresh tracheostomy care

Schedule & Float Requirements

• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle; at least one holiday per contract
• Float required to lower-acuity units (Med/Surg or Tele) within the system; may float to alternate campuses as needed (no ED floats)
• 36-hour orientation

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (Temp or Perm) in hand at time of submittal
• BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS — NIHSS may be obtained/renewed during onboarding
• TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of concurrent ICU experience
• Prior travel RN experience required
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Additional Requirements

• Must not reside within 100 miles of the facility
• Maximum 7 days pre-approved RTO; no new RTO requests after submittal
• One supervisory-level reference required