ICU Registered Nurse
Westminster, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Westminster, California
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

As a Critical Care Registered Nurse, you will provide specialized care to patients experiencing severe medical conditions such as heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, and respiratory distress. Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing patient conditions and developing/implementing care plans
• Treating wounds and providing advanced life support
• Assisting physicians with procedures
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Managing ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and other medical equipment
• Administering intravenous fluids and medications
• Suctioning and airway management
• Collaborating with the critical care team
• Responding to life-saving situations using established nursing protocols
• Acting as a patient advocate and providing education/support to families
• Caring for pre- and post-operative patients
• Potentially serving as case managers, policy makers, or performing administrative duties

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• No specific shift details provided.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience is requested but not detailed.
• Submission must include certifications and license attached to the resume for consideration.

This role is ideal for critical care RNs seeking a travel assignment in California with a focus on ICU-level patient care.