Job description
Registered Nurse - Critical Care ICU
Location: Inglewood, CA
Start Date: 12-10-2026
End Date: 11-04-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day Shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 12-hour shifts; minimum of 3 shifts per week with weekend availability required
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $56.00 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deliver expert, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU setting
- Monitor hemodynamics, ventilator status, and continuous telemetry to catch changes early
- Administer medications, titrate drips, and manage complex treatment plans with precision
- Collaborate closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Document assessments and interventions accurately in Meditech
- Educate and support patients' families through some of their most difficult moments
- Respond confidently to rapid changes and emergencies with a calm, steady presence
Qualifications
- Active California RN license in good standing, verified through Nursys
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Current NIHSS certification
- Workplace Violence Prevention (DCI/BVP) compliance
- Prior critical care or ICU nursing experience preferred
- Meditech experience is highly preferred, though facility-sponsored training may be available
- Ability to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, including weekends
- Completion of required health screenings, immunizations, and a 10-panel drug screen
Education
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- DCI/BVP
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong critical care assessment and clinical judgment
- Confident management of ventilators, vasoactive drips, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Solid understanding of ICU protocols and rapid response practices
- Meditech EMR proficiency is a big plus
- Adaptability and grace under pressure in high-acuity situations
- Team-first mindset with a genuine passion for critical care
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling so you can build a calendar that works for you
- Facility-sponsored Meditech orientation and training for qualified candidates
- Supportive clinical leadership and a collaborative ICU team that has your back
- Exposure to a wide range of critical care cases to keep your skills sharp
- A chance to pick up shifts on your terms with no guaranteed hours requirement
- A welcoming facility culture that values experienced critical care nurses
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Critical Care ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.