ICU

ICU Nursing – 13-Week Travel Assignment

Position Overview

Join the facility's intensive care team for a 13-week travel assignment. You will work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) in a float role between the Surgical ICU and Trauma ICU, based on daily census needs. Every other weekend is required.

Unit Scope

Surgical ICU

• Post-operative vascular and thoracic patients, including complex abdominal surgeries
• CRRT and ECMO support
• Frequent line placements and hemodynamic monitoring

• Background experience with vascular surgery (CEA, fem-pop, EVAR) preferred

Trauma ICU

• All trauma cases, including ICU-level activations
• CRRT and rapid transfusion protocols
• Line insertions and invasive monitoring

• Trauma nursing certification (TNCC) preferred

Requirements

• Current RN license (California)
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• TNCC strongly preferred for trauma ICU patients
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips and manage ventilated patients
• Two professional references from your current or prior modality within the past 3 years

Shift Details

• 12-hour nights, start time 6:45 AM for bedside report
• Self-scheduling with manager finalization; schedules posted 4 weeks in advance
• Extra shifts and trades available
• Float to other facility locations occasionally
• 1–2 days of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor

Support & Resources

• Hospitalist/intensivist on-site
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy
• Charge nurse available for breaks; does not regularly carry patients
• Safety attendants (nurse aides) assigned

Note: A required clinical competency exam must be completed within 24–48 hours of contract signing (2 attempts allowed).