Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $3,353 per week in Chico, CA

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Neuro/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NT/SICU)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse for a Neuro/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NT/SICU) assignment in Chico, California. This specialized 12-bed unit operates as a Level II trauma center, maintaining a 2:1 patient ratio to ensure high-quality, focused care for critically ill patients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to a complex patient population primarily consisting of neuro/trauma cases. This includes managing patients with advanced monitoring such as ICP monitors, CRRT, and lumbar drains. Adaptability is key, as floating to other critical care units (Cardiovascular Unit, Telemetry Care Unit, ICU/CCU) or Medical-Surgical units may be required based on facility needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-acuity nursing care to neuro/trauma critical care patients.
• Manage and monitor patients requiring specialized interventions, including ICP monitors, CRRT, and lumbar drains.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while adhering to a 2:1 patient ratio in a Level II trauma setting.
• Accurately document all patient care, assessments, and interventions using the EPIC electronic health record system.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to float to other critical care or medical-surgical units as operational needs dictate.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum 5 years of acute critical care experience, with demonstrated experience in a Level II trauma setting.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Previous travel nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Expertise: Advanced neuro/trauma critical care, ICP monitoring, CRRT management, lumbar drain care, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in operating critical care equipment and EMR systems.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and ability to perform under pressure in high-stress environments.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current unencumbered California (CA) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.