ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Night Shift | Red Bluff, CA

13-Week Contract | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week

This ICU opportunity is ideal for an adaptable, experienced nurse who thrives in a close-knit, team-oriented environment. The unit manages a lower-census, high-acuity patient population with a strong focus on collaborative, hands-on care.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 7 PM – 7 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling, with schedules posted 30–45 days in advance
• First to float

Clinical Scope

The ICU cares for patients with sepsis, DKA, CHF, COPD, and general medical-surgical presentations — most falling in the borderline stepdown range. Nurses are expected to titrate drips independently, including levophed, heparin, insulin, and dopamine. A hospitalist is in-house 24/7, with tele-intensivist support also available around the clock. Respiratory therapy is present on the unit 24/7.

Float Potential

Floating is rare but may occur to med-surg or, if qualified, to pediatrics or the ED.

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS
• Dysrhythmia certification (AHA; online completion accepted)
• PALS and TNCC preferred
• NIHSS required

Experience Requirements

• 2–5 years of ICU experience; prior experience in a smaller ICU setting strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable titrating vasoactive and other drips independently
• First-time travelers considered

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Unit orientation: 2–3 shifts
• No nurse aides on unit; unit clerk available
• Charge nurse carries a patient assignment
• BSN not required; active RN license required