PCU / Stepdown

ICU-Level RN | Progressive Care Unit | Night Shift | Mission Hills, CA

This is a 13-week travel contract in a Progressive Care Unit requiring true ICU-level clinical competency. The unit manages high-acuity adult and geriatric patients presenting with sepsis, MI, stroke, CHF, post-open-heart surgery, COVID-19, and traumatic injuries. Special procedures performed on the unit include intubation, extubation, and EGD. Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, social services, radiology, and phlebotomy.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling
• Float required within skillset across facilities within the state

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• LA City Fire Card (must be dated within the last 30 days)
• Active California RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)

Required Clinical Skills Include

• Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula
• Vasopressor and cardiac drip management (non-titrating)
• ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia identification and management
• PICC line management, chest tube care, tracheostomy management
• Telemetry monitoring (unit and remote), IV insulin protocols
• Pre/post hemodialysis management, wound care/wound vac

Additional Details

• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Float experience does not substitute — must be a true ICU RN
• On-call not required
• Local candidates accepted
• Holiday commitment required (3 of 5: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Free parking on site