ICU Registered Nurse
Westminster, California
Kindred Hospital - Westminster

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Position

Location: Westminster, California
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Critical Care Registered Nurses provide specialized care for patients experiencing severe medical conditions such as heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, and respiratory distress. Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing patient conditions and developing/implementing care plans
• Treating wounds and providing advanced life support
• Assisting physicians with procedures
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Managing ventilators, monitors, and other medical equipment (including adjusting ventilators/IABP)
• Administering intravenous fluids and medications
• Suctioning as needed
• Collaborating with the critical care team
• Responding to life-saving situations using established nursing protocols
• Acting as a patient advocate
• Educating and supporting patient families
• Caring for pre- and post-operative patients
• Some may perform case management, policy making, or administrative duties

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role
• Candidates must submit required certifications and licenses with their application
• This position requires adherence to facility-specific submission protocols (not included here)

This opportunity is ideal for experienced critical care RNs seeking a travel assignment in California with a 13-week contract and a 36-hour workweek.