Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler Downey, California, United States Position ID: P-785719 Position status: Open Assignment type: travel Shift: Days Length (weeks): 15 Openings: 1 Start date: 2026-12-14T00:00:00.000Z $2,399.73/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU/CCU RN for a day shift position requiring 3 years of experience and CA licensure.

Details

• Work in the ICU/CCU unit of a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• 15-week contract with a hard start date
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Possible float to DOU, Tele, or Med Tele units
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of ICU/CCU experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, MAB or VIP, and NIHSS
• CCRN certification preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Allscripts charting system experience required
• Skills required include FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, arterial line management, central line and PICC line management, ventilator management, and interpretation of dysrhythmias and ABGs
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun required
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) required
• CRRT/CVVHD experience preferred
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and sheath removal experience preferred
• Ultrasound PIV and Level 1/Rapid Infuser skills preferred
• Must pass onsite Advanced EKG exam with a score of 80% or higher, limited to one onsite attempt
• References required for consideration
• Copies of required certifications must be included for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to critically ill ICU/CCU patients, including management of multi-system organ failure and complex medication administration
• No time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 3 days RTO for the remainder of the contract
• Must be willing to work holidays
• All time off requests must be submitted and finalized prior to assignment start
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous travelers preferred; first-time travelers not preferred
• Returning staff reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Hours per week: 36 Hours per shift: 12