Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Long Beach, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Long Beach, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Long Beach, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (1830–0700) | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 32-bed ICU (licensed for 40) organized in pods of 8, maintaining a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips — no monitor techs on unit
• Manage complex drip therapy including pressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedation; provide care for ventilator-dependent patients
• Care for a high-acuity patient population including neuro, cardiac, PCI, sepsis, stroke, TBI, and ETOH cases; experience with Ventriculostomy and Camino ICP monitoring expected
• Participate in huddle report and bedside report; float to Tele and ED ICU/Tele holds as needed
• Rotate holiday coverage with core staff; must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of California
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Availability to work every other weekend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 3 years of ICU nursing experience preferred
• Experience with high-acuity neuro and cardiac patient populations, including ICP monitoring and ventilator management
• Familiarity with bedside and huddle reporting practices

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Pharmacy, on-site Intensivist/Hospitalist coverage, and a structured orientation program
• Gain experience with a diverse, high-acuity patient population in a dynamic critical care setting