ICU

ICU / Mixed Specialty Critical Care | Travel RN | San Leandro, CA

13-Week Contract | Days or Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts

This critical care unit manages a diverse, high-acuity patient population spanning medical, neurological, surgical, trauma, and cardiovascular diagnoses — including patients on cardiac assist devices. No open-heart surgery patients. EEG monitoring is performed within the unit.

Shift Options

• Primary: 11:00–23:30
• Alternative: 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required

Float Requirement

Candidates must be comfortable floating to Med/Surg, Med/Surg Telemetry, and PCU as needed.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active California RN license
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Preferred Certifications

• PALS, CCRN

Required Clinical Skills

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Impella and IABP management
• Arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
• Continuous IV sedation and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• IV insulin protocols
• ICP monitoring
• GI surgery patient care
• Blood product administration

Preferred Background

• CVICU experience strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Details

• Adults and geriatric patient population
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Valid California RN license required at time of submission
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility