ICU Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Los Angeles, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (highest required)
• Additional Experience: Must have cardiovascular experience, including open heart and balloon pump experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; accepts first-time travelers

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Details:

  • Average Census: 24
  • Rooms/Beds: 28
  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
  • Every other weekend coverage required
  • No call requirement
  • Self-scheduling
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics

Required Skills

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Care of ventilated patients
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Suctioning

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• VIP, MAB, or CPI certification with an in-person physical component (must be completed within 90 days of start if not on file at start)
• Fire Card specific to Los Angeles (2-week grace period allowed after start if not obtained prior)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (advanced level, single attempt only)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%)
• Competency Exam as applicable to profession
• Fetal Monitoring Competency Exam (for L&D RNs, updated annually)
• Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour CA training for non-supervisory RNs)

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming fitness for duty and free of communicable disease
• Negative 7-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant acceptable, marijuana excluded)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency contact form prior to start
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and federal exclusions (updated monthly)
• Education verification of highest level completed
• State nursing license verification within 14 days prior to start
• Photo for badge with white background (not required for per diem)
• Facility-specific onboarding modules to be completed before or on the first day of assignment
• References: 2 professional references from manager or above, validated within 2 years
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year of relevant experience and 7 years of work history if applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually (not required for non-licensed workers)

Scheduling & Time Off

• No RTO (request time off) allowed during the first two weeks of assignment
• Once RTO is submitted, it cannot be changed except to cancel time off
• Ensure all time off is confirmed for the full 13-week contract before submission

This position is ideal for RNs with ICU and cardiovascular experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Los Angeles with a supportive unit environment and comprehensive certification and competency requirements.