Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Redding, CA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown

Location

Redding, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM start) | 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a critical care stepdown/PCU unit with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing patients transitioning from the ICU who require closer monitoring than a telemetry level of care
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, CVP pressure lines, and tracheostomy patients, including stable vented patients
• Titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and Levophed per physician orders and unit protocols
• Care for a diverse patient population including TBI/trauma, post-major surgery, CEA, and sepsis patients
• Adhere to HCAHPS standards and core measures to support an exceptional patient experience
• Float to Telemetry or Med-Surg units as needed; expected to be first to float

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of California
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a PCU, ICU stepdown, or critical care stepdown setting
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Demonstrated experience titrating drips and managing high-risk medications
• Proficiency with arterial and CVP pressure lines and management of stable vented/trach patients
• Strong understanding of HCAHPS and core measures

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring and training
• First-time travelers welcome; must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover
• Familiarity with block and self-scheduling models

Why Join Us

• Join a traveler-friendly, close-knit team that values effective teamwork, patient experience, and a supportive unit culture
• Benefit from a flexible self-scheduling environment with schedules provided up to 9 weeks in advance and no on-call or standby requirements