ICU Registered Nurse
Pasadena, California
Huntington Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Pasadena, California
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Work primarily in ICU with mixed experience including neuro, solid CCU, and MICU (minimum 2 years required).
• Candidate must have formal ICU training beyond just hands-on orientation to CCU, sepsis, and experience beyond COVID care.
• May float up to 50% of the time to DOU/PCU, Telemetry, and ER Hold units.
• Patient ratios up to 1:4.
• Weekends and holidays included in the schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Experience with Epic

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Resume must clearly demonstrate ICU experience as specified; no manager interview—selection based on resume.
• Background checks including 7-year history, social security trace, county, OFAC, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam and health documents (including TB screening, immunizations, drug testing, and fit mask testing) must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Required immunizations and titers include: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Flu seasonal vaccine, and COVID vaccination (initial series required, booster preferred).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of assignment, updated annually.
• Two professional references required (supervisor level or above).
• Employment history covering 7 years with no gaps over 30 days.
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required.
• Photo for badge and facility-specific forms (e.g., TB questionnaire, meal waiver) must be submitted.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Float assignments may include telemetry, progressive care, and emergency hold units.
• Patient care ratios can be as high as 1 nurse to 4 patients.
• Work includes weekends and holidays.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with prior travel nursing experience seeking an 8-week day shift contract in California.