Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Santa Cruz, CA
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,543/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,050/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,493/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Shift Notes:7a-7p, EOW first to float
Unit Notes:**Holiday RTO will be considered, however not guaranteed**
- Unit: ICU
- # beds: 16 and can go to 20 beds
- Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS and CCRN preferred
- Ratios: 1:1, 1:2
- EMR: Cerner
- Charge Nurse: yes and doesn't carry patients
- Nurse Aides: No
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend & would be required to fill in gaps in wknd schedule
- Call: Must be within 30 minutes of hospital; driven by census and call would always be a shift originally scheduled and got put on call
- Holidays: Work in to the holiday schedule
- Scrub Color: Navy
- Tele: Phillips
- Vents: Yes Draeger Vents - per RT
- Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: 24 hr intensivist (on call at night)
- IV Team: IV team during the day
- RT 24/7: Yes
- Pharmacy 24/7: Yes
- Shifts: depending on census/staffing mismatch nurse could be on call (30 minute response time) 8s & 12s (mostly 12s)
Floating: float to tele 4 to 1
- Floor specific orientation: 2 shifts in ICU then on own 3rd shift
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Adults & Peds - MedSurg, Neuro, Balloon pumps (perm staff does, if have experience will do class & bedside check-off), cranies, occasional ICP, CABG, some trauma that aren't transferred out, psych - OD, peds minor/DKA, TPA, hypothermia, ECMO, Impalla, CRRT - PrismaFlex (perm staff does, if have experience will do class & bedside check-off), TAVR, & EVAR, may start doing carotid stenting, ECOS, IABP (not required to be able to do--would have to get checked off)
- Additional Notes: Must have 2 years of ICU experience
Employer
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
About Santa Cruz, CA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Santa Cruz is higher than the national average due to the desirable beach town location.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 70-80°F, while winter lows can range from 40-50°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive due to the popular tourist destination.
- Santa Cruz is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available, including buses and shuttles.
- Santa Cruz has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
- It is a popular location for travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to natural beauty.
- Santa Cruz offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor sports such as surfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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