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Registered Nurse - Critical Care ICU

📍 Inglewood, california · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$56/hr ≈ $2,016/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

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.