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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring ICP monitoring and ventriculostomy experience at a Level 2 trauma center.

Details

• 30-bed ICU/Trauma ICU setting within an acute care hospital
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2, with 90% of patients at a 1:2 ratio
• Patient population includes trauma, neuro-strokes, head injuries, and ventriculostomies with ICP monitoring
• RNs responsible for titrating vasopressor and sedation drips
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, charge nurse does not take patient assignments
• Intensivist coverage 24/7 and RT assigned to the ICU 24/7 with Hamilton ventilators available
• GE telemetry monitors used, with unit secretary running strips but RN required to interpret them
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling available but subject to manager review, schedules made about 6 weeks in advance
• First to float among PCU, CICU, tele, or medsurg units, with ICU-level patients in CICU
• No on-call or standby requirements for travelers

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• PALS preferred, required after 6 months if assignment extends beyond that period
• COVID vaccine required
• 2-3 years of ICU specialty experience required
• Trauma experience required
• Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies required, or experience with post-TPA patients if ICP/ventric experience is not available
• Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one (Pass/Fail)
• Driver's license copy 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

• Care for critically ill trauma, neuro, and stroke patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention
• Unit is fast-paced, requiring strong communication skills and willingness to ask for help when needed
• 1 day of unit-specific orientation provided, with additional orientation as needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Hospital has a robust interventional radiology program
• Holiday RTO requests will be considered but cannot be guaranteed
• Traveler-friendly facility
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment