Travel Contract

ICU RN
Burbank, California
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

$2,174-2,472/week
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Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in California
  • 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification), renewed every 2 years unless the card states otherwise
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Neurology experience, with skills checklist ratings of 3s-4s

Registered Nurse - ICU

Overview

  • Location: Burbank, California
  • Setting: Acute Care Hospital, 392 staffed beds
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00-07:00
  • Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
  • Ratio: 1:2
  • Scrub color: Any color
  • Parking: Free
  • Charting system: Meditech

Schedule and Assignment

  • Weekends: Every other weekend, 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week scheduling period, to meet facility needs
  • Float: Traveler may be asked to float between like units as needed to meet facility needs
  • Block schedule: Open to accommodating, per manager discretion
  • On-call: Not required
  • Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
  • RTO: Must be included at time of submission
  • Pending licenses: Not accepted
  • First-timers: Not accepted

Health and Compliance Requirements

  • Physical exam: Completed within 1 year of start and signed by an MD, NP, PA, or DO
  • TB screening: IGRA/TSPOT, QuantiFERON, or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start; annual update requires 1 PPD or TB titer
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Signed declination, or documentation of a positive titer and vaccination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, or positive titer
  • Tdap: Required within 10 years; declination accepted
  • Flu vaccine: Required during flu season, or declination
  • COVID vaccine: Latest vaccination record preferred; declination not required
  • Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests accepted
  • Respirator clearance: Annual RespSafety clearance
  • Fit testing: Mask fit test required; can be completed onsite
  • Background check: Completed within 90 days of start, covering the past 7 years, and updated annually
  • Washington/Oregon searches: Not applicable to this California placement

Onboarding and Training

  • Annual regulatory modules: About 3.5 hours, assigned through the agency's learning system
  • Float policy acknowledgement: Required, since traveler may float to another facility within a reasonable distance
  • Driver's license or state ID and Social Security card: Required for I-9 verification

Facility

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

4.0rating(30 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Anonymous
Anonymous
Med Surg (RN)
Contract Position
5.0rating

Pros

Safe nurse to patient ratio. California respects their Nurses!

Cons

Cost of living

Review of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center on Jul 24, 2026
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DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 367 beds
ADDRESS501 South Buena Vista StreetBurbank, CA 91505
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About Burbank, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Burbank, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Burbank is higher than the national average, primarily due to expensive housing costs.
  • However, wages in the entertainment industry may be higher to match the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 85-95°F, while winter lows range from 45-50°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals can be found in Burbank, especially in areas close to the major studios.
  • There are options for furnished apartments and corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Burbank is relatively car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
  • Public transportation options include buses and the Metrolink commuter rail system for travel within the greater Los Angeles area.
Demographics
  • Burbank has a diverse population with a mix of ages.
  • Common health issues may include stress-related conditions due to the competitive entertainment industry.
  • There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the proximity to major studios and healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Burbank offers a variety of activities, including exploring major film and television studios, hiking to the Hollywood sign, cycling the Chandler Bikeway, golfing at the Lakeside Golf Club, enjoying vibrant street art and galleries, and dining at a wide range of eateries from mom 'n pop-style cafes to gourmet restaurants in the Media District.
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