ICU

Neuro ICU — Travel RN | Night Shift | Mission Hills, CA

This high-acuity ICU position is ideal for an experienced critical care nurse with strong neurological and cardiovascular backgrounds. The unit manages a complex patient population including acute stroke, STEMI, post-cardiac surgery, multi-trauma, and neurosurgical cases.

Assignment Details

• Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (19:00–07:00)
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Mission Hills, CA

Clinical Scope

The unit cares for adults with cardiovascular disease, traumatic injuries, CVA/stroke, STEMI, post-CABG/valve surgery, sepsis, and spinal cord injuries. Nurses manage vasoactive and cardiac drips, arterial lines, central lines, ventilators, CRRT, pulmonary artery catheters, and blood product administration. Travelers are not required to perform ICP monitoring placement, IABP insertion, conscious sedation, or GI procedures.

Float Requirement

Rotation float to PCU and ICU overflow is required; travelers do not float first — rotation is shared equally with the full team.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted)
• Strong neuro ICU experience required
• Active California RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, LA City Fire Card (must be current within 30 days)
• Locals accepted

Schedule Notes

• No on-call required
• No dedicated weekend requirement
• Must commit to 3 of 5 designated holidays
• Scrub color: Any

Parking: Complimentary