Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,404 per week in Redding, CA

Provide direct patient care in a 14-bed critical care stepdown unit with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing patients transitioning from the ICU who require closer monitoring than a telemetry level of care. Join a traveler-friendly, close-knit team known for strong collaboration and effective teamwork in a busy critical care stepdown environment.

Job ID: 895483

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,404.63

Job Title

Registered Nurse - IMC / PCU / Stepdown
Location

Redding, CA | Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM start) | 3 shifts per week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 14-bed critical care stepdown unit with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing patients transitioning from the ICU who require closer monitoring than a telemetry level of care
• Care for a high-acuity patient population including TBI/trauma, post-major surgery, carotid endarterectomy (CEA), and sepsis patients
• Manage and titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and Levophed
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, CVP pressure lines, tracheostomy patients, and stable ventilated patients
• Adhere to high-risk medication protocols and telemetry monitoring standards
• Uphold patient experience standards including HCAHPS and core measures; float to Telemetry or Med-Surg as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in California (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an ICU stepdown, PCU, or progressive care setting
• Demonstrated experience titrating drips, managing arterial and CVP lines, and caring for trach and stable vented patients

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with HCAHPS metrics and core measures in a high-acuity environment
• Experience in a fast-paced unit with high patient turnover
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and comfortable with self-scheduling practices
• Open to first-time travelers with the required specialty experience

Why Join Us

• Join a traveler-friendly, close-knit team known for strong collaboration and effective teamwork in a busy critical care stepdown environment
• Scheduling is largely self-directed, with schedules projected up to 9 weeks in advance, offering a degree of flexibility and work-life planning