TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Redding, California, 96001!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown
Location
Redding, CA | PCU / Stepdown (Critical Care Stepdown)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 12-hour shifts (6:45 AM start) | 3 shifts per week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 14-bed PCU/Stepdown unit serving patients transitioning from the ICU who require closer monitoring than a telemetry level of care, at a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage and monitor arterial lines, CVP pressure lines, tracheostomies, and stable ventilated patients
- Titrate drips including Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and Levophed per physician orders and unit protocols
- Care for high-acuity patient populations including TBI/trauma, post-major surgery, CEA, and sepsis patients
- Adhere to HCAHPS standards and core measures with a strong focus on patient experience
- Float to Telemetry or Med-Surg as needed; this unit is first to float
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in California (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a PCU, ICU Stepdown, or comparable critical care stepdown setting
- Demonstrated experience titrating vasoactive and sedation drips, managing arterial/CVP lines, and caring for trach and stable vented patients
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Familiarity with HCAHPS metrics and core measures
- Experience with high-risk medication administration and telemetry monitoring
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover
- First-time travelers welcome, provided specialty experience requirements are met
Why Join Us
- Join a traveler-friendly, close-knit team known for effective collaboration and strong unit culture
- Flexible self-scheduling model with schedules projected up to 9 weeks in advance, offering greater work-life predictability