ICU Registered Nurse
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

ICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment - California

Job Overview

• Location: Redding, California
• Unit: ICU / Trauma ICU (30 beds)
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holiday requirements addressed as needed
• Floating: May float to PCU, CICU, telemetry, or med-surg units (CICU patients will be ICU-level, not open heart)
• Orientation: 1 day on unit, additional days if needed
• Work Environment: Fast-paced ICU with trauma, neuro-stroke, head injury patients, ventriculostomies, ICP monitoring, and post-TPA care
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2, sometimes 1:1

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• Minimum 2-3 years ICU specialty experience (higher end of range preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred; required if assignment extends beyond 6 months
• Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies or post-TPA patients is mandatory
• Ability to titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation
• Prior travel experience preferred; candidates with only 2 years experience and minimal travel experience must have strong backgrounds in large, fast-paced facilities
• COVID-19 vaccination required

Unit Details

• Charge Nurse available 24/7, does not take patient assignments
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapist assigned to ICU 24/7 with Hamilton ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP
• Telemetry/Monitor Techs present; RNs interpret their own cardiac strips (monitors are GE brand)
• 1 Unit Tech supports all 30 beds, primarily performing secretarial duties
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs

Additional Notes

• Must be prepared for a demanding workload and fast pace
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential
• Robust interventional radiology program on site
• Self-scheduling is tentative and subject to manager approval; schedules posted about 6 weeks in advance
• Travelers are prioritized first for schedule changes or float assignments
• No call or standby requirements for travelers