ICU

ICU Travel Nurse — Night Shift | Mission Hills, CA

This high-acuity ICU position is ideal for experienced critical care nurses with a strong neurology background. The unit manages a complex, fast-paced patient population including acute stroke, STEMI, post-cardiac surgery, multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and sepsis cases. The facility is a thrombectomy-capable stroke center and STEMI-receiving site with robust surgical and cardiovascular critical care services.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• 16-week contract | Start: ASAP

Float Requirement

Travelers rotate float with the full team to ICU overflow and PCU/Tele — you will not float first.

Clinical Scope

• CVA/stroke management, post-craniotomy, post-neurosurgery, TBI
• CABG/valve surgery, IABP, CRRT, Impella, Swan-Ganz monitoring
• Ventilator management, arterial lines, central lines, PICC, lumbar drains, EVD
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, IV insulin protocols, hypothermia protocol
• Bedside cardiac and GI procedures for unstable patients
• Note: Travelers are not expected to assist with ICP placement

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience (travel experience required; first-timers not accepted)
• Active California RN license in hand at time of submission
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, LA City Fire Card (obtained within the last 30 days)
• Community hospital and Level II trauma experience preferred/required

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Any
• Locals accepted
• Holiday commitment required: 3 of 5 designated holidays
• Free parking on site