Travel

ICU

Los Angeles, CA

ICU Float Pool RN – Night Shift

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour weeks

Start Dates: October 26, November 2, November 16, or December 2, 2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night float pool position. You'll provide care across multiple high-acuity units, including neuro, respiratory failure, cardiac, transplant, and overflow areas. This is a flexible, dynamic role for nurses who thrive in varied clinical environments.

Requirements

  • License: Active California RN license (must be in hand at submission)
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience; first-time travelers welcome with 400+ bed facility background
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required; EKG competency assessed on day one
  • Special Requirement: Pulmonary artery line (Swan Ganz) experience is mandatory. You must have performed this skill within the last 6 months and demonstrate competency during screening.
  • Vaccine: Flu vaccine required; no exemptions

What You'll Do

Manage high-acuity adult and geriatric patients across:

  • Neuro ICU (EVD experience preferred)
  • Respiratory failure units with ventilator support
  • Cardiac units with hemodynamic instability
  • Transplant units (liver, kidney, pancreas, heart/lung)
  • General ICU overflow and post-operative areas

Core Skills: Arterial and central line management, ventilator management, vasoactive drips, continuous sedation/paralysis, CRRT monitoring, blood products, emergency medications, and dysrhythmia interpretation.

Schedule & Expectations

  • Weekends: Required (minimum 6 shifts per 6-week period)
  • Floating: Yes – this is a float position across multiple units
  • Flexibility: No scheduling requests accommodated
  • Time Off: Maximum 2 weeks total; none allowed in first 2 weeks
  • Call: As assigned

Support

Interdisciplinary collaboration with IV teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, and rapid response teams.