Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Los Angeles, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Los Angeles, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | 26-Week Assignment | Start Date: 11/16

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 28-bed ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, serving an adult and geriatric population
• Perform arterial line management, central line care/management, and PICC line management
• Manage ventilated patients, including suctioning and interpretation of ABGs
• Administer blood products and manage IV insulin protocols
• Interpret dysrhythmias and perform cardiac monitoring in a cardiovascular-focused unit
• Participate in every-other-weekend coverage; self-scheduling unit with no call requirement

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Cardiovascular experience required, including open heart and balloon pump experience
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH
• VIP, MAB, or CPI certification required — in-person course completion only
• Must pass an Advanced EKG exam (onsite, 80% minimum passing score; two attempts permitted)
• Local candidates are welcome and will be considered at the travel rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience starting IVs and managing IV access in a critical care environment
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with completing required specialty modules prior to assignment start

Why Join Us

• Work in a self-scheduling ICU environment with no on-call requirements, offering greater control over your work-life balance
• Gain experience in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting with a structured and supportive onboarding process