Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Chico, CA
World Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Now accepting applicants across multiple U.S. locations. Earn weekly direct deposit with overtime opportunities. Competitive housing and travel benefits included.

RN Neuro Trauma ICU (NTICU) – Night Shift Contract Assignment

Position Overview

A Level II Trauma Center in California is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU) contract assignment on the night shift. This position involves caring for high-acuity neuro and trauma patients in a specialized critical care environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive acute critical care and Level II trauma experience, along with the ability to float to multiple units as needed.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift (NOC)
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts with a 7:00 PM start time
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating to Cardiovascular Unit, Telemetry Care Unit, ICU/CCU, and Med/Surg units may be required

Unit Details

• 12-bed Neuro Trauma/Surgical ICU
• 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Specialized care for neuro and trauma patients

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing for neuro and trauma ICU patients
• Monitor and manage patients with ICP monitors, CRRT therapy, and lumbar drains
• Perform detailed patient assessments and respond rapidly to changes in condition
• Administer medications, treatments, and advanced critical care interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR
• Support patient safety initiatives and evidence-based care practices
• Float to additional units based on patient census and staffing needs

Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 5 years of acute critical care nursing experience
• Level II trauma critical care experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience caring for neuro/trauma ICU patients required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with advanced neurocritical care equipment and procedures
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• Excellent critical thinking and emergency response skills
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork abilities

Specialty

• Nursing
• Intensive Care / Coronary Care (ICU/CCU)
• Neurology ICU