ICU RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring trauma, neuro-critical care, and ICP monitoring experience.

Details

• Acute care Level 2 Trauma ICU/Trauma ICU unit with 30 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2, with 90% of the time at 1:2
• 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, charge nurse does not take patient assignments
• 1 unit tech covers all 30 beds, primarily performing secretarial duties
• Intensivist coverage in house 24/7
• Respiratory therapist assigned to ICU 24/7, using Hamilton ventilators
• GE telemetry monitors used; unit secretary runs strips but RN must interpret them
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Self-scheduling available but subject to manager review; schedules made about 6 weeks in advance
• Travelers are first to be moved for scheduling needs
• Float requirements include PCU, CICU, telemetry, or medsurg units; ICU patients in CICU will not include open heart cases
• No call or standby requirements for travelers

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS preferred (required after 6 months if assignment extends beyond that)
• NIHSS certification required
• 2-3 years of ICU experience required
• Trauma experience required
• Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies required; candidates without this must have experience with post-TPA patients
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit requiring strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to ask for help when needed
• Telemetry, L&D, Emergency, and Critical Care RNs must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one (Pass/Fail)
• RNs will also complete a Pass/Fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day one of orientation
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided, with additional time available if needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Hospital has a robust interventional radiology program
• Holiday RTO may be considered but cannot be guaranteed
• Facility is traveler-friendly and welcomes first-time travelers with strong prior experience at large, fast-paced facilities
• Candidates with 2 years or less experience and minimal travel experience will not be considered unless they have excellent experience at large, fast-paced facilities