ICU Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, California
White Memorial Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Los Angeles, California

Job Summary

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for assigned patients according to 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.
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide learning opportunities and health information to patients, families, and team members.
• Delegate and coordinate duties of healthcare team members.

Location

• Los Angeles, California

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California required.

Certifications Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or HeartCode ACLS.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS).
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM).

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Relias required).
• Competency Exam (Relias required).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual, Relias required).
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (Relias required).
• Color Blind Testing (minimum 80% score).
• Unit-specific skills checklist.

Licenses & Background Checks

• Current picture identification (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check covering last 7 years, including social security trace, county/state searches, federal court jurisdictions, OIG, OFAC, SAM, FACIS 3, National Sex Offender, and DMV/MVR if driving is required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start.
• Drug testing within 30 days before start.
• Fit mask testing (N95 preferred).
• Immunizations and titers required or declinations accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis A (for dietary roles)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination/exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Apr 30).
• COVID-19 vaccination series required; medical or religious exemptions considered. Seasonal booster highly recommended or declination required.

Organizational Requirements

• All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Participation in E-Verify is required.
• Two clinical references verified within one year of start.
• Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history.
• Compliance with facility-specific documents including code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, and intellectual property rights assignment.
• Fire card certification required within 30 days of start.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training may be required depending on unit.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Acute care experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Los Angeles offers a culturally diverse environment with rich arts, sports, and dining options.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel/contract position in Los Angeles, California.