Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,468 per week in Rancho Mirage, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,468 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required License: Valid state nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: Strong cardiac experience Respiratory experience Stroke management skills Sepsis management skills DKA management skills Post-operative complication care experience Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization experience Familiarity with STEMI patients, chest pain, and myocardial infarction Neuro assessment skills for hemorrhagic stroke Description: The ICU nurse will be required to work 3-4 weekend shifts per month. Travelers may be placed on call as needed. May be required to float to Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and Step-Down Units. All charting will be conducted using the EPIC charting system. The average daily census in the unit is approximately 20 patients. Patient diagnoses include various critical conditions. Previous charge experience is required, with strong code management skills. Proficient skills in central line placement, arterial line placement, and EKG interpretation are essential. Experience with cardiac drips such as norepinephrine, dopamine, and vasopressin is necessary. The nurse will be responsible for procedural sedation administration and management. Experience with intubation, tracheostomy, and dialysis catheter placement is preferred. Skills in therapeutic hypothermia and IABP management may be required based on specific needs. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in dysrhythmia interpretation and management. Multi-system organ failure management skills are essential. Effective management of ventilated patients is a key responsibility. Knowledge of infection prevention practices and the use of personal protective equipment is required. Preferred skills and certifications include CRRT and ICP monitoring experience. Applicants should have the ability to manage acute and chronic renal failure cases effectively. Phlebotomy skills and experience with surgical wounds are preferred. Clinical skills in the care of adult and geriatric patients are essential for this position.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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