ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Night Shift | Fountain Valley, CA | 13-Week Contract

This intensive care unit cares for adult and geriatric patients across a broad spectrum of high-acuity diagnoses, with a daily census of 28–30 patients. The unit is supported by an interdisciplinary team including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, social services, radiology, phlebotomy, rapid response teams, and unit secretaries.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required; at least 2 winter and 1 summer holiday required
• No on-call requirement
• Float to inpatient units (Med/Surg, Telemetry, Oncology, ED) based on census

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of staff-level ICU experience
• California RN license in hand at time of submission

Clinical Skills — Candidates Should Be Proficient In:

• Ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring
• CVVHD/CRRT, ECMO, Impella, and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
• Post-cardiac and post-neurosurgical patient management
• CVA/acute stroke care, ICP monitoring, EVD management, and traumatic brain injury protocols
• Hypothermia protocol, IV insulin protocols, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and PICC/port management
• Procedural sedation, blood product administration, and isolation/PPE protocols

Additional Requirements

• First-time travelers accepted
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• One professional reference within the past 2 years required
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible