Critical Care Registered Nurse

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association is seeking a Critical Care Travel Nurse in a float pool, covering PCU, CCU, and medical-surgical/telemetry units. The role demands high-acuity nursing with strong clinical judgment and flexibility to move across units.

Successful candidates will hold an active California RN license, possess CCU/PCU experience, and demonstrate excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Certifications relevant to critical care required.
• Strong CCU/PCU experience and telemetry proficiency.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity nursing care using clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Monitor patients, assess changes, and elevate concerns promptly.
• Manage telemetry and coordinate care for patients needing close observation.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders and protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Telemetry monitoring

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability in float pool

Education

California RN license

Critical care certifications

Job description

Critical Care Travel Nurse (Float Pool)

Provide critical care nursing in a float pool environment, caring for patients across PCU, CCU, and medical-surgical/telemetry units.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity nursing care using clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Monitor patients, assess changes in condition, and elevate concerns promptly.
• Manage telemetry and coordinate care for patients requiring close observation.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active California RN license.
• Required certifications for the role.
• Strong critical care experience and comfort working across multiple unit types.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a float pool setting while maintaining high standards of care.