Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Start Date: 01-05-2026
End Date: 04-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, 12-hour night shifts, Every-other-weekend (Fri-Sun) rotation, may float to Telemetry & ER, EOW schedule, 36 guaranteed hours/week
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $68 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 high-acuity critical care to ICU patients, including cardiac, post-op, sepsis, stroke, and other complex diagnoses
- Manage ventilators and perform ventilator care and troubleshooting in collaboration with RTs
- Titrate and manage vasopressors and other infusion drips safely and accurately
- Continuously monitor telemetry and respond to arrhythmias and changes in patient status
- Document timely and clearly in Cerner PowerChart to support continuity of care
- Collaborate with in-house intensivists and the multidisciplinary team for rapid clinical decision making
- Provide compassionate patient- and family-centered care that supports high patient satisfaction
- Float to Telemetry and ER as needed and assist with ICU holds while maintaining unit standards
Qualifications
- Active RN license eligible for California (state licensure required)
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- CCRN strongly preferred
- Minimum 2 years ICU experience required; 3 years preferred unless coming from a large institution with 2+ years critical care experience
- Prior travel nurse experience preferred
- Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts, every-other-weekend coverage, and occasional holidays
Knowledge & Skills
- ICU nursing fundamentals and critical care assessment
- Ventilator management and respiratory support collaboration with RT
- Management of vasopressors, heparin, nitro and other infusion drips
- Telemetry monitoring and rhythm recognition
- Proficiency with Cerner PowerChart documentation
- Experience working 1:1 and 1:2 patient ratios
- Ability to work autonomously and float to Telemetry and ER when needed
- Strong communication and teamwork with intensivists, RTs, and pharmacy
Benefits
- Competitive travel nurse package with generous housing stipend options to make your stay comfortable
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week — reliable income and predictable scheduling
- Comprehensive orientation so you hit the floor confident and ready (12 orientation hours + unit-specific time)
- Licensure assistance and reimbursements to keep your credentials up to date
- Supportive interdisciplinary team including 24/7 RT and pharmacy on site
- Holiday and overtime rates for when you go above and beyond
- Referral bonus program and opportunities for repeat placements
- A workplace culture that values clinical skill and compassionate patient care
Travel Perks: Explore San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino is a great home base for outdoor lovers and city explorers alike. Spend your days off hiking and boating in San Bernardino National Forest or take a weekend escape to Big Bear Lake or Lake Arrowhead for mountain scenery and fresh air. Enjoy local dining and historic sites in downtown San Bernardino and nearby Redlands, or make a short drive to Palm Springs or Los Angeles for beaches, shopping, and cultural attractions.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - 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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