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Travel contract for an experienced ICU nurse.

Location: Glendale, California
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Unit: ICU/CCU
Unit size: 12-bed CCU or 12-bed ICU
Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
Weekend requirement: every other weekend
Holidays: worked in rotation with permanent staff
Scrub color: Navy
Floating: ICU, CCU, and possibly tele; may also float to ER if willing and trained
Orientation: 2-3 shifts on unit; 1 shift on tele if needed; 3 shifts in ER if floating there
Charge nurse: yes, no patient assignment
Nurse aides: no
Tele/monitor techs: GE; RNs read and interpret strips
Drips: cardiozem, diprovan, amio, dopamine, dobutamine, fentanyl, versed
Vents: yes
Hospitalist or intensivist in house: no
IV team: no
RT 24/7: yes
Pharmacy 24/7: yes

ICU: sepsis, CHF, COPD, vented, no CRRT
CCU: balloon pumps, post cath, open heart, lobectomies, thrombectomies that have gone bad, spinals
Travelers cannot take any open heart or balloon pumps

Facility

3.8rating(17 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center

Anonymous

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Contract Position

3.0rating

Small hospital. Good area.

Poor management and logistics.

Review of Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center on Oct 6, 2026

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ADDRESS1420 South Central AvenueGlendale, CA 91204

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Glendale, CA is higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing and transportation.
However, wages in healthcare generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 88°F, while average lows in winter are around 46°F.

Furnished Housing

There are options for short term rentals in Glendale, CA, and they are relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.

Transportation

Glendale is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Public transportation options include buses and the Metrolink commuter rail system connecting to downtown Los Angeles and other neighboring cities.

Demographics

Things to Do

There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, especially Armenian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with venues like the Alex Theatre hosting various performances.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy hiking in the nearby Verdugo Mountains, and outdoor activities in Griffith Park and the Los Angeles area.

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