ICU
ICU Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced ICU nurse for night shifts in a fast-paced adult ICU managing high-acuity patients across all ICU diagnoses (excluding trauma and bone marrow transplant). This is a 13-week contract role working four 12-hour night shifts (7 PM–7 AM).
Clinical Scope
You will care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, stroke, sepsis, DKA, and post-operative conditions. You'll manage patients pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, including STEMI and chest pain cases. Strong neuro assessment skills and hemorrhagic stroke experience are essential.
Procedures & Skills
- Central and arterial line placement; peripheral A-line management
- Cardiac drips (norepinephrine, dopamine, vasopressin, neosynephrine, epinephrine, amino acids)
- Sedation drips (precedex, propofol, heparin)
- Intubation, tracheostomy, thoracentesis, paracentesis
- Dialysis catheter placement; therapeutic hypothermia
- Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and code management
- Ventilator and ETT/nasotracheal suctioning
- Central line, PICC line, and arterial line care
- IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years ICU experience
- ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
- Valid California nursing license
- Strong code management and defibrillation skills
- Neuro ICU and surgical ICU experience required
- Proficiency in multi-system organ failure management
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years ICU experience
- CCRN or CRRT certification
- External ventricular drain (EVD) and ICP monitoring experience
- Pre/post cardiac cath and sheath removal skills
Schedule & Support
- 3–4 weekend shifts per month
- May float to MS/Tele or SDU as needed
- Occasional on-call placement (60-minute callback)
- Orientation: 24 hours (3 nights, 1 day shift)
- Scrubs: Navy
- Flu vaccination required
Candidate Profile
Travel experience required. No first-time travelers. Must be flexible with scheduling and willing to work within the unit's clinical needs.