Float Pool ICU Registered Nurse
San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: San Diego, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Start Date: April 13 only
• Work in multiple float pool locations; must be willing to work across 3 different sites during the contract.
• May float to Emergency Department Inpatient Overflow (EDIP) in the ER.
• Patient populations include Cardiac, Neuro, General, Stroke, Medical, Surgical, Kidney, Liver solid organ transplant, and Trauma.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Pulmonary Artery Lines experience
• Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree

Schedule

• 4-week schedule provided two weeks in advance
• No blocked or self-scheduling
• Shift location communicated 2 hours prior to shift start

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Background checks including criminal, sexual offender, national databases, and DMV (if driving) within 6 months of start
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or titer with declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccines and/or titer or signed declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine strongly preferred during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 vaccine current as of March 13, 2025 (Bivalent acceptable) or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) passed and updated annually
• Medication and competency exams with passing scores (80% or higher)
• References: Two leadership references within the past 2 years in the specialty, preferably including a manager or supervisor

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be comfortable with floating to multiple units and locations.
• Orientation and training modules will be provided prior to start.
• Compliance with all health and safety protocols is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with diverse patient populations and flexible float assignments.