RN: ICU/CCU/Critical Care

Atlas MedStaff LLC.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas MedStaff is seeking an experienced ICU travel nurse for a 13-week assignment in Long Beach, California. You will work 12-hour nights in a high-acuity ICU, with a 2:1 patient ratio, interpreting EKGs and managing ventilators, pressors, and sedation.

The role requires at least three years of ICU experience and availability on major holidays with rotating weekends, offering a fast-paced, professional environment in Southern California.

Qualifications

• RN license required or current state RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of three years ICU experience in a high-acuity setting.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts and holidays with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a 2:1 ICU patient ratio in a 13-week assignment.
• Interpret ECGs and monitor cardiac rhythms.
• Manage ventilators, administer pressors and sedation as prescribed.
• Collaborate with hospitalists and intensivists; participate in unit huddles.

Skills

ICU Nursing

Ventilator Management

EKG Interpretation

Critical Care

Holiday Availability

Education

RN License

Job description

Job Description:

Join our ICU travel team in Long Beach, California, for a 13-week assignment working 12-hour night shifts. This role is perfect for experienced ICU nurses ready to take on a high-acuity environment with patients suffering from conditions like neuro, cardiac, and sepsis. Expect to work in a well-equipped unit with a patient ratio of 2:1, where you’ll interpret your own EKG strips, manage ventilators, and administer pressors and sedation. You’ll collaborate with hospitalists and intensivists, participate in unit huddles, and gain valuable first-hand experience in complex critical care cases. The assignment requires availability on major holidays, rotating weekends, and a preference for nurses with at least three years of experience. You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism and expertise, with specific orientation designed to familiarize you with the ICU protocols, EMR systems, and patient population. Prepare for an engaging, fast-paced environment that challenges your skills while offering a rewarding opportunity in one of Southern California’s vibrant coastal cities.

Weather:

The weather in Long Beach around this time typically features mild temperatures with pleasant days and cooler evenings. It’s generally sunny and comfortable, making it an ideal setting for both work and leisure activities.

Fun Things To Do:

• Beaches: Relax or surf along the scenic Long Beach shoreline.
• Queen Mary: Tour the historic ocean liner and enjoy dining and entertainment.
• Day trip to Los Angeles: Visit iconic sites like Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, or the Getty Center.
• Day trip to Catalina Island: Explore the island’s outdoor activities, shopping, and scenic views.
• California Science Center: Enjoy interactive exhibits and the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Job Specifics:

Location: Long Beach, California
Shift: 12-hour nights, 1830-0700
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36