ICU Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Requires minimum 2 years of ICU experience (including cardiovascular, open heart, and balloon pump experience)
• Accepts first-time travel nurses
• EPIC electronic health record system experience is required
• Patient population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Average unit census: 24 patients, 28 beds/rooms
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call requirement
• Self-scheduling available
• Scrubs color: Royal Blue

Required Clinical Skills

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

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• VIP, MAB, or CPI certification with in-person physical component (required onsite or within 90 days of start)
• Fire Card specific to Los Angeles (must be obtained within 2 weeks of start if not prior)

Required Exams and Competencies

• Pass/fail dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams:

  • Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia exam within 72 hours of signing (minimum 80% score, 2 attempts allowed)
  • Proctored dysrhythmia exam onsite during orientation (minimum 80%, no lethal rhythms missed)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80%)
• Other competency exams as applicable to ICU specialty

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California
• License verification required within 14 days prior to start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming fitness for duty and communicable disease clearance
• Negative TB test (TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs) within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Required immunizations or positive titers (or declination forms) for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination (mask required if unvaccinated during flu season)
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination (mask required if unvaccinated during flu season)
• Negative 7-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable, marijuana excluded)
• Fit mask test within 1 year (with religious exemption process if applicable)

Documentation and Onboarding 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 (highest level)
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year relevant experience and 7 years work history if applicable
• Two professional references from managers or charge nurses (validated within 2 years)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge (white background, shoulders up) submitted by Tuesday prior to start
• Completion of required Oracle pre-start modules by 5 PM on first day of assignment
• No requested time off (RTO) allowed during first 2 weeks of assignment; RTO must be submitted with submittal and cannot be changed except to cancel

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including cardiovascular, open heart, and balloon pump experience
• ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Fire Card specific to Los Angeles
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted
• Onsite pass/fail testing is strict; failure results in cancellation without remediation
• VIP, MAB, or CPI certification must include an in-person physical component; online-only certifications are not sufficient unless followed by in-person within 90 days
• Fire Card is a Los Angeles city requirement and must specify location and expiration date
• Self-scheduling and no call requirements support work-life balance

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with cardiovascular and advanced critical care skills seeking a 13-week night travel assignment in a high-acuity adult ICU setting.