ICU RN
Downey, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,174/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration15 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
ICU RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Downey, California
- 15-week contract
- Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
- ICU/CCU nights
- Every other weekend required
- Possible float to DOU, Tele, or Med Tele
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in California
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of dysrhythmias
- Multi-system organ failure
- Obtain 12 lead EKG
- IV insulin protocols
- Chronic/Acute Renal failure
- Experience with Arterial line management
- Experience with Central line care/management
- Experience with PICC line management
- Experience with Epic
Skills
- FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Multi-system organ failure
- 12 lead EKG
- IV insulin protocols
- Chronic/Acute Renal failure
- Accessing Ports
- Arterial line management
- Blood Product Administration
- Central line care/management
- PICC line management
- Starting IVs
- Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade
- Continuous IV sedation
- Emergency Medications
- Procedural Sedation Administration
- Titrate Cardiac drips
- Titrate Vasoactive drips
- CVA/Acute Stroke management
- Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
- Assist with management of BiPAP
- Assist with management of CPAP
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- Interpretation of ABGs
- Suctioning (ETT, NT)
- Ventilator Management
- Infection Prevention
- Isolation Precautions/Use of PPE
- Phlebotomy
- Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound Vac
- Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal
- Care of Ventilated Patient
Preferred
- None stated
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Downey, CA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Downey, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Downey, CA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Downey, CA, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Downey is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available.
- Downey has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Downey offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor activities are also abundant in the area.
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