Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,554 per week in Thousand Oaks, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,554 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00 - 19:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of critical care experience License: Valid Registered Nurse license Certifications: NIH Stroke Scale completion, Ability to manage EVD, CRRT experience preferred Must-Have: Candidates without the following skills will not be considered for the role: - 3 years of critical care experience, excluding travel assignments - EVD management and monitoring - Hypothermia management - Ventilator management - Administration of vasoactive drugs - Immediate post open heart care experience - Hemodynamic monitoring - ABG interpretation Description: The unit has 10 beds and a staff of 30. Day shift consists of 1 charge nurse, 5 staff nurses, and 1 unit assistant. Night shift consists of 1 charge nurse and 5 staff nurses. Patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:1, depending on acuity. The unit is equipped with External Ventricular Draining Devices (EVD), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and ECMO are expected to start in early 2019. The Electronic Medical Record system used is Meditech. Most recruited candidates are travel RNs, local CNAs, and sitters. The best personality fit includes strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking abilities under pressure. The dress code requires scrubs of variable color, with no visible piercings and tattoos covered. RNs may float to other units as needed, with travelers floating first. The unit has achieved a Beacon award, highlighting outstanding team performance. New technology and equipment are being introduced, and the team welcomes new graduates and exceptional team players who enjoy teaching.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam