ICU RN
San Bernadino, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring a CA RN license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and at least 3 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Acute care ICU unit with 36 staffed beds (licensed for 44)
• Patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, PCI, open heart, sepsis, ETOH, stroke, CABG, stents, balloon pumps, and craniotomies (travelers not assigned fresh open heart or crani cases)
• Charge nurse does not carry a patient assignment
• No nurse aides, but a unit tech handles secretary and equipment duties
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage, RT, and pharmacy support
• No dedicated IV team
• Uses Cerner PowerChart EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 0645-1915, no self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required (Fri, Sat, Sun)
• Holiday coverage required as part of perm staff rotation
• First to float, including to Tele and ER for ICU holds
• Floor orientation includes 1 day on ICU and 1 shift on Tele/stepdown

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required (2+ years considered for candidates from large institutions)
• General medical-surgical ICU experience needed
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Driver's license copy 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, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting with vasopressor, nitro, and heparin drips, as well as ventilator management
• PACU patients are transferred directly to the ICU
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Strong emphasis on patient satisfaction, requiring skilled, competent, and compassionate care
• First-time travelers may be considered given sufficient ICU experience
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity Health) within the past year