Contract ICU Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Associated Health Professionals is seeking an experienced Travel Critical Care / ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dedicated Critical Care team!

12-Hour Night Shift | Travel Nursing Opportunity

COMPENSATION

• $65.79 per hour-Overtime paid at 1.5x
• $921.06 per 12-hour shift
• $2,763.18 weekly

SHIFT DETAILS

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 12-hour night shifts
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be willing to float between Orange and Irvine locations as needed.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Critical Care Clinical Nurse will provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of recent ICU/Critical Care experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced critical care environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor critically ill patients and recognize significant changes in clinical conditions.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures safely and effectively.
• Provide appropriate interventions and advocate for patient needs.
• Assess and document patients' physical and psychosocial conditions and responses to care.
• Review and communicate diagnostic and laboratory results.
• Develop patient education and discharge plans.
• Provide effective pain management and appropriate interventions.
• Delegate patient care activities and provide leadership to healthcare team members.
• Mentor nursing students and nurses new to the unit.
• Perform Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) responsibilities when requested.
• Maintain evidence-based nursing practices and comply with hospital policies and standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care / ICU experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Additional certifications such as PALS and NRP, as required by unit assignment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Bilingual abilities to communicate effectively with patients and families.

\nCompany Description

AHP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company Description

AHP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.