ICU

ICU RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) on a 13-week contract. This role is ideal for a travel nurse with strong critical care experience and a passion for high-acuity patient care.

Shift & Schedule

• 4 x 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:00)
• 3–4 weekend shifts per month
• Occasional on-call placement with 60-minute call-back requirement
• Flexible scheduling required; block scheduling is rarely approved

Clinical Scope

You'll manage adult patients across the full spectrum of ICU diagnoses—cardiac, respiratory, sepsis, stroke, DKA, and post-operative complications. Strong cardiac experience is essential, including pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, STEMI management, and chest pain assessment.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (no first-time travelers)
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with central lines, arterial lines, peripheral A-lines, and EKG
• Cardiac drip titration (norepinephrine, dopamine, vasopressin, neosynephrine, epinephrine, amino acids)
• Sedation drips (Precedex, propofol, heparin)
• Intubation, tracheostomy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, dialysis catheter placement
• Strong code management, defibrillation, dysrhythmia interpretation, and multi-system organ failure skills
• Ventilator and IV sedation management

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRN or CRRT certification
• 3+ years ICU experience
• Pulmonary artery line monitoring and sheath removal experience
• Post-neurosurgery and external ventricular drain management skills

Orientation

• 24 hours total: 3 overnight shifts + 1 day shift
• Required modules (10 hours, completed pre-start)

Additional Requirements

• Valid California RN license
• Current flu vaccination (exemptions considered case-by-case)
• Permanent address 50+ miles from facility
• One professional reference

Environment

Supportive interdisciplinary team including respiratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response services. Navy scrubs required. You may float to Medical/Telemetry or Step-Down as needed within your skill set.