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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse – Night Shift Contract in Mission Hills, California

Apply now for an ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Mission Hills, California. Join a high-acuity adult intensive care team caring for complex neuro, cardiovascular, trauma, surgical, and critically ill patients in a Level II trauma environment and thrombectomy-capable stroke center. This fast-paced California nursing opportunity offers a 1:2 patient ratio and collaboration with a supportive interdisciplinary team. Mission Hills provides a convenient San Fernando Valley location with access to Los Angeles dining, parks, cultural attractions, and major transportation routes.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Mission Hills, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Assignment Type: ICU travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks, through March 22, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Unit: Adult ICU with 24 primary beds and additional ICU overflow capacity
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population: Adults with neuro, cardiovascular, trauma, surgical, orthopedic, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and multisystem critical illness
• Charting: Epic
• Floating: ICU overflow and PCU/telemetry as needed
• Call: Not required

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse license in hand
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Strong neurocritical care experience required
• Level II trauma and community hospital experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification
• Current Los Angeles City Fire Card obtained within the required timeframe
• Demonstrated ability to care for high-acuity patients, manage a 1:2 assignment, and float between ICU-related units
• Two professional references covering recent nursing experience may be required during the compliance process

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a high-acuity adult ICU
• Provide focused assessment and intervention for patients with acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, cardiovascular emergencies, STEMI, sepsis, multisystem organ failure, and postoperative complications
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, suctioning, drains, and chest tubes
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, ports, PICC lines, and other critical care access devices
• Titrate vasoactive, cardiac, sedation, insulin, and other critical care infusions according to protocols
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, obtain 12-lead ECGs, interpret ABGs, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Support care for patients receiving CRRT, post-cardiac surgery care, post-neurosurgical care, and complex surgical management
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, and prescribed therapies while maintaining strict infection prevention and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Float to ICU overflow and PCU/telemetry areas when assigned, maintaining safe and effective care across units
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic

Apply now for this California ICU travel nursing opportunity and join the Mission Hills healthcare team for a rewarding night shift contract.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.