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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Mission Hills, California

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Mission Hills, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: No
• Floating: Required to float between PCU and ICU overflow units
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted

Patient Population & Unit Highlights

• Strong neuro experience required
• Patient types include cardiovascular, multi-trauma, gunshot wounds, stroke and STEMI center cases, motor vehicle accidents, orthopedic cases
• Level 2 Trauma center
• Thrombectomy-capable stroke center with high acuity neuro population
• STEMI receiving, CABG/Valve/IABP, CRRT, sepsis, surgical patients
• 12 overflow beds
• Acute care hospital with Magnet designation
• Total staffed beds: 377
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Required Certifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required every 2 years)
• LA Fire Card (must be obtained prior to or within 30 days of start)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit-specific needs (verify with clinical leadership)

Required Licenses & Verifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license for California
• NURSYS verification required
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification (nursing degree)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; must be updated annually

Background & Compliance

• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months (instant acceptable)
• State-specific background checks as applicable
• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS
• Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• Strong neuro experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• LA Fire Card (must be obtained prior to or within 30 days of start)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement
• No weekend requirement
• Must disclose any Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission
• Candidates must be prepared to float between PCU and ICU overflow units
• Strong neuro and critical care experience highly preferred due to patient acuity and unit complexity

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong neuro skills seeking a night shift travel contract in a high-acuity, trauma and stroke-capable acute care hospital in California.