ICU Registered Nurse
Glendale, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU/CCU position in Glendale, CA, requiring 2 years of experience, ACLS, and night shift availability with every-other-weekend commitment.

Responsibilities

• ICU/CCU setting within an acute care hospital
• 12-bed CCU and 12-bed ICU unit
• Patient population includes sepsis, CHF, COPD, vented patients, post-cath, lobectomies, thrombectomies, and spinal cases
• Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2; spinal patients require 1:1 for first 6 hours
• Travelers are not assigned open heart or balloon pump patients
• Common drips include cardizem, propofol, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, fentanyl, and midazolam
• Ventilator management required; no CRRT on the ICU side
• GE telemetry monitoring in use; RNs are expected to read and interpret cardiac strips
• EMR: Meditech (listed in unit notes); Cerner also referenced in position details
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every-other-weekend requirement
• First to float; floating required between ICU and CCU, with possible float to telemetry (1:4 ratio) or ER if willing
• 13-week assignment
• Responsibilities include critical care nursing for ICU and CCU patient populations, including cardiac monitoring, drip management, and ventilator care
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24/7
• Charge nurse on duty with no patient assignment; no nurse aides on unit
• Monitor techs available when census is high enough; RNs remain responsible for strip interpretation
• Unit orientation consists of 2–3 shifts; one additional orientation shift on tele and up to 3 shifts in the ER available if floating to those areas
• Holidays are worked in rotation with permanent staff
• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and advanced EKG dysrhythmia course
• COVID vaccination required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/CCU RN experience required
• BSN not required
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts