Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Carmichael, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Neuro ICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Summary
An opportunity is available for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a Neuro Intensive Care Unit. The unit specializes in the care of complex neurological patients and offers state-of-the-art facilities and support.
Position Details
Unit: McAuley ICU (Neuro ICU)
Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Number of Beds: 20
Patient Ratios: 1:1 - 2
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
Charges Nursing Staff: Yes, typically does not take patients but will relieve during breaks
Nurse Aides: Available as Safety Attendants (sitters)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holidays: Participation required, rotating with core staff
Scrub Color: Navy (undershirts must also be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets optional but must be navy)
Telemetry Support: Yes, must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
Ventilator Support: Yes
Provider Availability: Hospitalist or Intensivist available on-site
Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
Pharmacy Services: Available 24/7 with ICU pharmacy during daytime hours
Shifts: 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 PM; self-scheduling available
Orientation: Floor-specific orientation lasting 1-2 days with a preceptor
Common Diagnoses: Include CVA, ICB, neuro surgeries, craniotomies, neuro interventional radiology, and ventriculostomies
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a Neuro ICU setting preferred
Required Certifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Additional Information
Applications should include two supervisory references, including one within the last 12 months and another within the last 3 years of work experience. Candidates are expected to float to sister facilities as needed. The unit has a strong stroke program and is known for its dedicated neuro center.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19220474. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Carmichael, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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