ICU

ICU Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced ICU nurse for night shifts (19:00–07:00) on a 13-week travel assignment. You'll care for acutely ill adult patients across a full spectrum of ICU diagnoses and provide expert-level clinical nursing in a collaborative environment.

About the Role

This is a fast-paced ICU position managing a daily census of approximately 20 patients. You'll care for patients with cardiac conditions (STEMI, MI, chest pain), respiratory compromise, acute stroke, sepsis, DKA, and post-operative complications. Strong cardiac and neuro assessment skills are essential.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage complex patients requiring advanced hemodynamic and respiratory support
• Perform procedures: central line and arterial line placement, intubation, tracheostomy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, dialysis catheter placement
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips (norepinephrine, dopamine, vasopressin, precedex, propofol)
• Execute neuro stroke assessments and manage acute neurological events
• Provide code management and defibrillation
• Manage ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation, and multi-system organ failure

Schedule & Staffing

• 3 x 12-hour nights per week (19:00–07:00)
• 3–4 weekend shifts per month
• May float to medical/telemetry or step-down if needed
• Occasional on-call placement with 60-minute callback requirement

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• California RN license
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
• Strong code management and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Proficiency in arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, IV sedation, and stroke assessment

Preferred

• 3+ years ICU experience
• CCRN certification
• CRRT, ICP monitoring, cardiac catheterization, or EVD experience

Other Details

• Navy scrubs
• Flu vaccination required
• Orientation: 24 hours (3 nights + 1 day shift)