ICU Registered Nurse
Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mission Viejo, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Unit: Float Pool Pod A ICU
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes (1st timer AYA offer)
• Shift Requirements:

  • Weekend shifts required minimum every other weekend; may exceed to meet unit needs
  • No on-call required
  • Floating required between like units, including possible float to Providence Mission Laguna
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated at manager's discretion
• Local Radius: 50 miles
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required every 2 years)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit and clinical track (e.g., PALS, NRP, CPI)

Licensure

• Active California RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• NURSYS verification required
• CPDH certificate required for RTs in California (if applicable)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year ICU nursing experience required
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• Must be able to float between similar units
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask testing required (updated annually; onsite testing available if needed)
• Immunizations and/or documentation required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests accepted)

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required (nursing degree verification mandatory)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required
• Skills checklist updated annually (applicable units)
• References and employment history must be verifiable and complete
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable

Floating & Scheduling Policies

• May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Weekend shifts minimum every other weekend, may exceed based on unit needs
• Block scheduling available at manager discretion

Training & Modules

• Completion of Providence WorkRamp Core and Specialty Modules required prior to start
• Epic training modules required (especially for SoCal region)
• Annual regulatory and compliance training modules required
• Specialty-specific training modules for ICU and float pool roles

Additional Notes

• Facility has 488 staffed beds
• Scrub color for RNs: Royal Blue
• Free parking available onsite

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who are comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment using Epic charting. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.