ICU/CCU RN
Fountain Valley, California
UC Irvine

ICU/CCU RN

Overview

• Location: Fountain Valley, California
• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:30)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Shift Days: Sunday through Saturday
• Float Required: Yes
• Weekend Coverage: Yes
• Experience Level: First-time travelers OK; local candidates OK

Patient Population

• Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience of 1.5 years
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• N95 Fit Test: Within 1 year of start, renewed annually. PAPR is acceptable only with proof of a failed N95 fit test.
• TB: Negative PPD, TSpot, or QGold within 1 year of start (PPDs marked negative are acceptable regardless of size). If positive, a negative chest X-ray within 4 years plus an annual TB questionnaire is required.
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines after age 1. Negative or equivocal titers require 2 boosters; candidate may start with the 2nd booster pending.
• Hepatitis B: Series or declination required; titer is not acceptable
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required. If it cannot be obtained for a health reason, a Pertussis titer showing immunity is needed. Continued refusal with no immunity shown results in cancellation.
• Flu Vaccine: Required by 12/5 for the 2026-27 season. Declinations are accepted but require masking. Universal masking applies on grounds for candidates not fully vaccinated for COVID and without a current flu vaccine.
• Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable); not required to be updated annually

Onboarding and Orientation

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed before starting on the floor; completed on Day 2 of orientation
• Medication/Calculation Exam: Completed during onsite orientation
• Confidentiality Agreement: Must be completed within 72 hours of signing
• ICU Traveler Tip Sheet: Must be reviewed and signed (travel and per diem)
• Pyxis Agreement: Required for travel and per diem RNs; due 5 business days before orientation
• Other Required Reviews and Attestations: Epidural pain policy review, standard of care skin care packet and attestation, sexual violence and sexual harassment policy, traveler acknowledgment packet, and facility job description signed in DocuSign
• Wage Benefit Parity (WBP) Form: Required for clinical candidates booked under a WBP profile; a new form is needed for each new assignment, but not for extensions
• Onsite Completion for Select Candidates: Receipt of population, glucometer training, CBTs, facility evaluations, and skills validations may be completed onsite after start