Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Montclair, CA
Start Date: 12-15-2025
End Date: 12-15-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift, weekends required (specific start/end times not provided), Per Diem
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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
- Provide safe, patient-centered critical care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
- Monitor hemodynamics and promptly communicate significant changes to the care team
- Deliver direct ICU care within scope and manage complex patient needs
- Perform and interpret rhythm strips and collaborate on advanced cardiac care
- Educate patients and families on condition, treatments, and discharge planning
- Lead and mentor nursing staff and coordinate care activities on your shift
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and treatment response
- Maintain patient privacy, documentation accuracy, and compliance with facility policies
Qualifications
- Current and valid state RN license (must be active and in good standing)
- BLS and ACLS required
- NIHSS and DCI/BVP certifications required
- Minimum 1 year as a staff RN in an acute care hospital or critical care/ICU setting
- CCRN certification preferred
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Must be available to work weekends
- Completion of required pre-employment checks and immunizations (see checklist: TB, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, COVID-19 vaccine/boosters preferred)
- Nursys license verification required
Knowledge & Skills
- Critical care nursing fundamentals and advanced patient assessment
- Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation of diagnostic data
- Strong clinical judgment and rapid response to acute changes
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR documentation and workflows
- Medication administration, basic pharmacology knowledge, and rhythm interpretation
- Patient and family education with clear communication skills
- Ability to lead and coordinate care among multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to patient privacy, safety, and evidence-based practice
Benefits
- Flexible Per Diem scheduling so you can build the life-work balance you want
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued and your voice matters
- Paid onboarding competence checks and access to core training resources
- Opportunity for specialty certification support (CCRN preferred)
- Travel-friendly perks like housing guidance and local resource help
- Professional development opportunities and skills validation
- Comprehensive orientation to EPIC EMR and facility-specific workflows
Travel Perks: Explore Montclair, CA
Montclair, CA is a convenient home base for both nature lovers and city explorers. Enjoy easy access to San Bernardino National Forest and hiking trails including routes toward Mount Baldy for weekend adventures. Nearby Claremont Village offers charming shops, cafes, and cultural events; Ontario Mills and local outlet shopping are a short drive away. If you want a day trip vibe, Pasadena and Los Angeles attractions are within reach, and Palm Springs or local desert escapes make for great quick getaways. Plenty of parks, local dining spots, and outdoor activities make this assignment a great mix of work and play.
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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