Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Los Angeles, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Los Angeles, CA Agency: Job.com LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Job.com LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Los Angeles, California, 90001! RN – ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Responsibilities Continuously assess, monitor, and evaluate critically ill patients’ conditions. Manage ventilators, cardiac monitors, oxygen systems, and life-support equipment. Administer medications , including vasoactive drips, sedatives, analgesics, and titratable IV infusions. Perform hemodynamic monitoring and interpret vital trends to respond quickly to changes in condition. Assist physicians during critical procedures (intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc.). Provide post-operative care for trauma, surgical, and cardiac patients. Monitor neurological, respiratory, renal, and cardiac status using advanced clinical judgment. Maintain strict infection control and sterile technique protocols at all times. Document patient assessments, interventions, medication administration, and progress accurately in EMR. Provide family education, emotional support, and updates regarding patient status and care plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (RT, PT/OT, physicians, case management). Participate in rapid response, code blue, and emergency interventions as needed. Ensure safe patient transitions during transfers or transport within the hospital. Skills & Qualifications Strong critical thinking & decision-making Ability to remain calm under pressure Excellent communication & teamwork abilities Competent in ventilator care, EKG interpretation, IV therapy, and titration 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. 28655850EXPTEMP