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

RN (Registered Nurse) – ICU

Location

Long Beach, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Day Shifts (0630–1900) | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 32-bed ICU setting with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, organized in pods of 8
• Manage complex patient populations including neuro, cardiac, PCI, sepsis, stroke, TBI, ETOH, and ventilator-dependent patients; experience with Ventriculostomy and Camino ICP monitoring expected
• Administer and monitor critical drips including pressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedation
• Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips — no monitor technicians on unit
• Participate in huddle report and bedside report; float to Telemetry and ED ICU/Tele holds as needed
• Rotate holiday coverage with core staff; availability for 2 of 3 major holidays is required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of California
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Ability to work every other weekend and rotate holiday shifts with core staff

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 3 years of ICU nursing experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, ICP monitoring, and high-acuity neuro/cardiac patient populations
• Familiarity with Ventriculostomy care and Camino ICP monitoring devices

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with an in-house Intensivist/Hospitalist, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and 24/7 Pharmacy services
• Structured unit orientation provided, including dedicated time with an ICU educator and preceptor to support a smooth transition onto the unit