Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Ventura, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position in Ventura County requiring at least 3 years of experience with both trauma and neuro ICU backgrounds and a CA RN license.

Details

• Neuro ICU setting within a hospital environment
• Patient population spans adolescents through geriatrics
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• 3x12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Floating required within the service line
• Cerner EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Both trauma and neuro ICU experience required and must be documented in work history
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and TNCC or TCAR
• Preferred certifications: CPI and MAB
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with multi-system organ failure, IV insulin protocols, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, shunt and fistula care, and chronic/acute renal failure management
• Experience with arterial line management, central line/PICC line care, and port access
• Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD), ICP monitoring, and hypothermia protocols (e.g., Arctic Sun)
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, post-neurosurgery care, spinal cord injury, and TBI
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT/NT)
• Experience with blood product administration, procedural sedation, and continuous IV sedation
• Experience with surgical wounds with drains and wound VAC
• Strict adherence to accurate and thorough charting is required
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• This unit conducts extensive chart audits; integrity in charting and assessments is critical
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration