RN: ICU/CCU/Critical Care

Atlas Medstaff; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas MedStaff LLC. is seeking an ICU travel nurse for a Santa Cruz, California assignment. You will cover 12-hour day shifts in a 16-bed ICU, caring for adults and children with complex medical, neurological, cardiovascular, and trauma conditions.

The role includes every-other-weekend coverage, potential on-call shifts, and a focus on independent practice after orientation; navy scrubs are required. The assignment runs 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week, and may involve floating to telemetry as

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour day ICU nursing care for adults and pediatrics.
• Manage ventilated patients, CRRT, ECMO and other advanced therapies as competent.
• Work every-other-weekend coverage with potential on-call shifts.

Job description

Job Description:

Join a travel ICU nursing assignment in Santa Cruz, California, caring for adult and pediatric patients with complex medical, neurological, cardiovascular, and trauma-related conditions. You will work primarily 12-hour day shifts in a 16-bed ICU, with opportunities to care for patients requiring ventilators, CRRT, ECMO, Impella, TAVR, EVAR, and other advanced therapies based on your experience and completed competencies. The assignment includes every-other-weekend coverage, holiday scheduling, and possible on-call shifts with a 30-minute response requirement. After focused ICU orientation, you will work independently, with occasional floating to telemetry. Navy scrubs are required.

Weather:

Enjoy generally mild coastal conditions with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and the possibility of refreshing marine breezes. Layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area throughout the day.

Fun Things To Do:

• Coastal walks and scenic shoreline viewpoints in Santa Cruz
• Local cafés, restaurants, shopping, and arts venues
• Redwood hiking trails in the surrounding hills
• Day trip to nearby coastal communities for beaches, dining, and sightseeing
• Day trip inland for scenic countryside drives, hiking, and small-town exploration

Job Specifics:

City and State: Santa Cruz, California

Shift: 12-hour days, primarily daytime shifts

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours: 36 hours per week