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Job ID: 892015
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,484.83
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU
Location
Long Beach, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 32-bed ICU (licensed for 40) organized in pods of 8, maintaining a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage complex patient populations including neuro, cardiac, PCI, sepsis, stroke, TBI, ETOH, and ventilator-dependent patients, including those requiring Ventriculostomy and Camino ICP monitoring
- Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips (no monitor techs on unit)
- Administer and titrate critical care drips including pressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedation
- Participate in huddle report and bedside report; float to Telemetry and ED ICU/Tele holds as needed
- Rotate holiday coverage with core staff; candidates must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in the state of California
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Proficiency with ventilator management and critical care drip administration
- Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
- Availability to work every other weekend
- No acrylic nails or gel polish permitted during assignment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Minimum 3 years of ICU experience preferred
- Experience with Cerner EMR
- Familiarity with neuro-critical care including ICP monitoring and TBI management
Why Join Us
- Work alongside dedicated support resources including 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Pharmacy, on-site Intensivist/Hospitalist coverage, and a Charge Nurse with no patient assignment
- Structured unit orientation provided, including dedicated time with an ICU educator and preceptor to support a smooth transition onto the unit