Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance —

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in California. Requires active CA RN license, 3+ years ICU experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS certifications; Cerner EMR experience and travel-nursing background preferred.

The role covers a 7p–7a schedule in a mixed ICU/CCU unit, with 1:2 or 1:1 ratios, floating to IMCU/Observation, and on-call support from hospitalists; Navy scrub color and Relias exams are required before offer.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required.
• Cerner EMR experience preferred.
• Travel nursing experience preferred.
• General ICU experience required; neuro or cardiac ICU experience is acceptable.
• Must validate skills for specialized cases such as impellas and balloon pumps.

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a 20-bed combined ICU/CCU unit.
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, 7p-7a, with 36 guaranteed hours per week.
• Every other weekend required.
• Floating to IMCU/Observation units; new hires float first.
• Uses Cerner EMR; charge nurse and aide support available.
• Read strips on Philips telemetry; no dedicated monitor tech.
• In-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage on call after hours.
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

Cerner EMR

Travel nursing

ICU experience

Neuro/Cardiac ICU

Impe lla/Balloon pumps knowledge

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 3 years of ICU experience and a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• General ICU experience required; candidates with neuro or cardiac-specific ICU experience will also be considered
• Must be able to validate skills for specialized cases such as impellas and balloon pumps

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a 20-bed combined ICU/CCU unit
• Patient ratios of 1:2, with some 1:1 assignments
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling with 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to IMCU (stepdown) or Observation units, with new hires floating first
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Charge nurse and nurse aide support available, including dedicated aide coverage 5-5:30pm for blood draws, EKGs, and tech duties
• Philips telemetry monitors used, with nurses responsible for reading strips (no dedicated monitor tech)
• In-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage available on call after hours
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available
• No dedicated IV team
• Cares for neurosurgical patients (craniotomies, carotids, ventriculostomies, ICP monitoring), open heart, post-cath, impella, and balloon pump patients
• Manages vasoactive drips including vasopressin, levophed, norepinephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, propofol, and fentanyl
• Manages ventilated patients
• CRRT and ECMO not required
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Provide critical care nursing to a mixed ICU/CCU patient population including neurosurgical, cardiac, and post-cath patients
• Work alongside charge nurses and nurse aides for support with routine tasks
• Holiday coverage required in line with permanent staff rotation, typically one major and one minor holiday
• Navy scrub color required
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to confirmed offer
• Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Failure of Relias or sterile technique testing on second attempt results in a 6-month ineligibility period with this health system
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by this health system within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-757559

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