Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Glendale, California
Glendale Adventist Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Glendale, California
Facility: Adventist Health Glendale

Job Summary

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for assigned patients following established standards and nursing process.
• Supervise and direct activities of assigned nursing staff.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines using critical thinking, professional judgment, and supervisory discretion.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Acute care facility experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California (required)
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for MS/Tele units
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required for MS/Tele units
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), and other certifications may be required depending on unit
• NIH Stroke Certification required for MS/Tele units
• Competency exams including Medication Test/Pharmacology, Age Specific, Dysrhythmia/EKG, Conscious Sedation, and others as applicable
• Annual renewal of certain certifications and competencies required

Essential Functions

• Collect and analyze patient health data to determine diagnosis and care issues
• Develop and implement care plans to achieve patient outcomes
• Coordinate care delivery and promote a safe, healing environment
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Provide education to patients, families, and team members
• Participate in discharge planning for continuity of care
• Delegate and coordinate duties of healthcare team members

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Facility & Location Highlights

• 515-bed hospital with urgent care, home care, and comprehensive cardiology services
• Magnet designated facility committed to nurse development and empowerment
• Located in San Fernando Valley with urban living, dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks, and outdoor recreation

Compliance & Organizational Requirements

• All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment, with medical and religious exemptions considered
• Participation in E-Verify required
• Background check within 30 days of start covering last 7 years of work and residence history
• Drug testing required within 30 days before start
• Physical exam required within 90 days of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 preferred) required; accommodations for PAPR use with medical or religious exemption
• TB testing (QGold/TSpot or 2PPDs) required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination/exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination series required with booster highly recommended; medical and religious exemptions considered

Facility-Specific Requirements

• RN scrubs must be navy blue; scrubs provided for L&D and OR nurses
• Completion and signing of orientation packet, confidentiality statement, code of conduct, privacy & security agreements, and other facility-specific documents prior to start
• Completion of Just In Time training and quizzes prior to start
• Passport-style color photo required for badge
• References: 2 clinical references verified within 1 year of start
• Employment application with 7-year work history required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required

Notes

• Some certifications and competencies may vary by unit; verify with facility compliance matrix if assigned to specific units
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI training may be provided onsite if required
• Facility does not provide vaccines onsite for some immunizations; candidates must have documentation prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established, Magnet-recognized hospital with a diverse patient population and a supportive nursing environment.