Travel ICU RN: Critical Care Specialist

Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First day insurance

Paid Time Off after 1560 hours

401(k) matching

Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Recruiter support

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Travel ICU RN for a 13-week assignment in Escondido, California. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive clinical team to help you deliver high-quality critical care to ICU patients.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of ICU experience, an active RN license, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. CCRN/TNCC/NIHSS are preferred, with strong clinical judgment and teamwork essential for success.

Qualifications

• One year of recent ICU RN experience.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition.
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques.
• Operate and manage advanced life support equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status.
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations.
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Skills

ICU nursing

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & record-keeping

Technical/motor skills

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CCRN certification

TNCC certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Travel ICU RN for a 13-week assignment in Escondido, California. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive clinical team to help you deliver high-quality critical care to ICU patients.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of ICU experience, an active RN license, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. CCRN/TNCC/NIHSS are preferred, with strong clinical judgment and teamwork essential for success.