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PCU / Stepdown
Mission Hills, CA
ICU RN – PCU Unit
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced ICU RN to join its progressive care unit on a 13-week contract. You'll deliver high-acuity nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including sepsis, MI, stroke, COVID-19, CHF, open heart surgery, and trauma.
Shift & Schedule
- Day shift: 3x12-hour (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- Every other weekend required
- Start date: ASAP
Clinical Scope
You'll manage patients requiring:
- Mechanical ventilation (intubation/extubation)
- Vasoactive and cardiac drips (monitoring only, no titration)
- BiPAP/CPAP support and high-flow oxygen delivery
- Telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote)
- PICC line and central line management
- Chest tube care
- Tracheostomy management
- Blood product administration
- Wound care and wound vac management
- IV insulin protocols
- ABG interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition
- Post-hemodialysis care for renal failure patients
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of true ICU RN experience (first-timers welcomed)
- Current CA license in hand
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and LA Fire Card (obtained within last 30 days)
- Ability to float within skillset
- Two references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Additional Information
- On-call: Not required
- Scrubs: Any color provided
- Free parking
- Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams