Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Redding, CA

Minimum 2-3 years of ICU specialty experience; candidates with 2 years or less experience must demonstrate a strong background in larger, fast-paced acute care environments. Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies required; candidates without this experience must have post-TPA patient care experience.

Job ID: 899415
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU / Trauma ICU
Location

Redding, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 30-bed ICU/Trauma ICU setting with a 1:1-1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage and titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation
• Care for complex patient populations including trauma, neuro/stroke, head injuries, and post-TPA patients
• Perform ICP monitoring and ventriculostomy management
• Interpret cardiac monitor strips; unit secretary will run strips but RN is responsible for interpretation
• Collaborate with an intensivist, charge nurse, house supervisor, and respiratory therapy - all available 24/7

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in California
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2-3 years of ICU specialty experience; candidates with 2 years or less experience must demonstrate a strong background in larger, fast-paced acute care environments
• Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies required; candidates without this experience must have post-TPA patient care experience
• Must pass an onsite proctored Dysrhythmia Test on day one (pass/fail)
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, asking for assistance when needed, and collaborating effectively with the care team

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• PALS certification preferred; may be required if assignment extends beyond 6 months
• Experience with Hamilton ventilators
• Familiarity with interventional radiology workflows

Why Join Us

• Travel-friendly unit with a robust interventional radiology program and 24/7 intensivist and respiratory therapy support
• Schedules are made approximately 6 weeks in advance, offering reasonable visibility into upcoming shifts