Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,500 to $2,700 per week in Arcata, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Arcata, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,500 to $2,700 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Arcata, California, 95518!

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | Arcata, CA | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a highly skilled Intensive Care Unit where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care make a life-saving impact every day. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to provide exceptional care for critically ill patients in Arcata, CA. If you excel in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding patient outcomes, this opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Arcata
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3x12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2500 to $2700

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Perform detailed patient assessments and continuously monitor changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care treatments as prescribed
• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitoring devices
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Respond rapidly to medical emergencies, code situations, and life-saving interventions
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and recovery expectations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and critical care standards
• Advocate for patients while providing compassionate, patient-centered care throughout their ICU stay

Requirements

• Active California RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered critical care

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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