Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,337 per week in Redding, CA

Traveler-friendly unit with a supportive structure including a non-assignment Nurse Shift Manager, Resource/Break RNs, and unit aides - allowing nurses to focus on patient care. Float to sister units (4 West or Med/Surg) as needed; participate in weekend rotation (Fri/Sat for nights - 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule).

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Redding, California, 96001!

Job ID: 895496

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,337.75

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown / IMCU
Location

Redding, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a true telemetry/IMCU unit with up to 38 beds, managing a 1:3-4 patient ratio
• Care for patients with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, renal failure, respiratory failure, alcohol withdrawal, and post-PCI
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using GE Apex Telemetry; nurses must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Manage set-rate and protocol-driven drips including DKA, Heparin, Amiodarone, and Cardizem (no titration required)
• Deliver and document care using Cerner EMR with a strong focus on bedside shift report, patient experience, HCAHPS, and core measures
• Float to sister units (4 West or Med/Surg) as needed; participate in weekend rotation (Fri/Sat for nights - 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in California
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or IMCU specialty
• Must pass an onsite proctored Dysrhythmia Exam on day one - this is a pass/fail requirement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with respiratory support equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR
• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed, though first-time travelers will be considered
• Self-motivated, team-oriented candidates who are invested in patient experience and quality outcomes

Why Join Us

• Traveler-friendly unit with a supportive structure including a non-assignment Nurse Shift Manager, Resource/Break RNs, and unit aides - allowing nurses to focus on patient care
• Self-scheduling by seniority with shift trade availability and schedules posted approximately 3 weeks in advance