Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $966 per week in Chico, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Chico, CA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $966 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - Cardiovascular

Job Summary

Join the dedicated team at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, California, within their 30-bed Cardiovascular Unit (CVU). This unit specializes in providing comprehensive medical, pre-operative, and post-operative surgical care to a diverse patient population ranging from young adults to geriatrics.

The CVU manages medium to high acuity patients who, while stable, possess a high potential for clinical instability, exhibit complex co-morbidities, and require an elevated level of nursing care beyond general patient care units. Patient diagnoses frequently include cardiac conditions, pre/post-cardiac artery bypass surgery, carotid endarterectomy, Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI), post-pacemaker insertion, arrhythmia detection, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), and pneumonia.

Nurses on this unit maintain a supportive 1:4 patient-to-nurse ratio, ensuring focused and high-quality care. Flexibility is key, as this role may require floating to other units, including Medical-Surgical, to support hospital needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to medium to high acuity cardiovascular patients.
• Monitor, assess, and manage patients with a variety of cardiac and post-surgical conditions, including those recovering from CABG, carotid endarterectomy, MI, and pacemaker insertions.
• Identify and respond to changes in patient condition, particularly for those with a high potential for instability and complex co-morbidities.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and manage advanced cardiac monitoring.
• Utilize the EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system for accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered environment.
• Adhere to established nurse-to-patient ratios, not exceeding 1:4.
• Float to other units, including Medical-Surgical, as operational needs dictate.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent Critical Care experience.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Successful completion of prior travel nursing assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced cardiac assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Expertise in managing patients with complex cardiovascular diseases and post-surgical recovery.
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-acuity patients effectively.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to float to various units as required.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift (AM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: July 30, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.