Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,578 per week in Carmichael, CA

Provide direct patient care in a Medical ICU setting with a 1:1-2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing complex diagnoses including ARDS, sepsis, chronic vent, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, and IABP. Prior to contract start, candidates must complete a competency exam (DYS Exam through UNA) within 24-48 hours of offer; a minimum score of 80% is required within two attempts.

Job ID: 895274

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,578.64

Job Title

RN (Registered Nurse) - ICU
Location

Carmichael, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM-7:15 AM or 6:45 AM-7:15 PM) | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Medical ICU setting with a 1:1-2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing complex diagnoses including ARDS, sepsis, chronic vent, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, and IABP
• Titrate vasoactive medications, sedation medications, heparin, and insulin drips as required
• Read and interpret EKG strips independently; unit utilizes Philips monitors
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including ventilators (Dräger, Hamilton), CPAP, and BiPAP in coordination with in-house RT available 24/7
• Practice primary nursing with support from safety attendants; hospitalist and intensivist are in house 24/7
• May float to other critical care units within the facility system; mid-shift float to another facility is rare but possible

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in California
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to read and independently interpret EKG strips
• Prior to contract start, candidates must complete a competency exam (DYS Exam through UNA) within 24-48 hours of offer; a minimum score of 80% is required within two attempts
• Two supervisory references from the submitting modality required at submittal (one within 12 months, one within 3 years); charge nurse references are accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CRRT experience preferred (Next Stage system)
• Cardiac skills or background; extensive CVICU experience is not required but cardiac competency is valued by the unit
• Experience with line placements and intubation procedures in an ICU environment
• Familiarity with self-scheduling platforms and flexibility to pick up extra shifts

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with pharmacy in house 24/7, ICU pharmacy available during day shift, and both hospitalist and intensivist coverage around the clock
• Overtime and extra shifts may be available, with the ability to view schedules remotely and coordinate shift trades with other staff