ICU

ICU Travel Nurse — Santa Cruz, CA

13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

This ICU position supports a clinically complex adult and pediatric patient population in an acute care setting. The unit manages high-acuity cases including post-CABG recovery, craniotomies, neurological emergencies (TPA, ICP monitoring), ECMO, IABP, CRRT, TAVR, EVAR, trauma, and psychiatric/overdose presentations. Pediatric cases include DKA and other minor acute conditions.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required; must be available to fill weekend schedule gaps
• Holiday scheduling required (RTO considered but not guaranteed)
• Call is census-driven; must reside within 30 minutes of the facility
• Mostly 12-hour shifts; occasional 8-hour shifts based on staffing needs

Float & Orientation

• Orientation: 2 shifts on the unit before working independently

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Active RN license
• BLS and ACLS required
• NIHSS required; PALS and CCRN preferred

Clinical Support

• 24-hour intensivist coverage (on-call overnight)
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy
• Daytime IV team available
• Charge nurse present and non-patient-carrying

Additional Details

• Contract length: 13 weeks (91 days)
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Scrub color: Navy
• Cancellation policy: Up to 4 shifts may be cancelled per 13-week assignment