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Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fortuna, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Position in a Critical Care Float Pool
Must be comfortable floating between Medical-Surgical (MS), Emergency Department (ED), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Acute Care Facility setting
Start Date: ASAP
Average Daily Census: 4 patients
Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends off out of every 4 (weekend defined as 2 consecutive days Friday-Sunday)

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in California
Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
Experience in Emergency Department (ED)
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications Required

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
IV Certification (as required)
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (as required)
NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years)
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (as required)

Required Health Documents

Physical Exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent), updated annually
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, or declination
Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or declination
10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
COVID-19 vaccination or declination (including seasonal vaccine for 2024-2025)
Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for respirator use, medically cleared annually

Background and Compliance Requirements

Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
Employment Application covering at least last 5 years
Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)
Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Additional Information

Must be willing to float to multiple units within the facility
Scrub or business casual attire accepted
Modules and training required annually via WorkRamp LMS platform, including:
- Regulatory requirements
- Specialty-specific modules for ICU, ED, L&D, and leadership roles
- Regional and facility-specific training modules
Skills checklists and competency exams required annually as applicable
Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may float to other nearby facilities)

Summary

This is a travel/contract ICU RN position in an acute care setting requiring at least 1 year of critical care experience. The role involves floating between ICU, ED, and Med-Surg units. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a California RN license and have current ACLS, BLS, and other relevant certifications. Comprehensive health screenings, background checks, and compliance with state and facility-specific requirements are mandatory. Annual training and competency modules must be completed through the designated LMS platform.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.