About This Position
Join our team as a travel Registered Nurse in Mission Viejo, CA, supporting an ICU float pool assignment on a 13-week night contract.
Position Details
- Specialty: General Registered Nurse
- Assignment: ICU Float Pool
- Schedule: Nights, three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Contract start date: December 1, 2026
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to patients across the assigned units, monitor patient status, administer and manage ordered therapies, and document care in the charting system. Collaborate with the care team and follow applicable safety and infection-prevention practices.
Requirements
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI (required), MAB (required), and NIHSS.
- IV therapy: accessing and managing ports; arterial line management; blood product administration; central line care and management; PICC line management; starting and maintaining IVs.
- Oncology: administration of chemotherapy (required).
- Respiratory/thoracic: assisting with chest tube insertion/removal (required); BiPAP/CPAP management; care of ventilated patients; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs).
- Genitourinary/renal: chronic and acute renal failure.
- Medications: continuous IV sedation; procedural sedation administration and monitoring; titration of cardiac drips and vasoactive drips.
- Neurological: CVA/acute stroke management; external ventricular drain (EVD) (required); ICP monitoring (required); post-neurosurgery management (required); spinal cord injury (required); traumatic brain injury (required).
- Cardiovascular: ECMO (required); intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) (required); post-cardiac surgery care, both directly from the OR and not directly from the OR (required); pre/post cardiac cath/intervention (required); pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring (required); sheath removal (required); transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) (required).
- Gastrointestinal: GI surgery.
- Professional topics and skills: infection prevention; isolation precautions/PPE; phlebotomy (required).
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.
- Endocrine/metabolic: IV insulin protocols.
- Work settings: Neuro Intensive Care Unit and Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Hourly pay is $66.00–$78.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment, reliable weekly pay, and per diem shifts for added flexibility.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Patient-ratio experience: 1:2 or 11.
- Experience with any charting system is required.
- Teaching hospital experience preferred.
- Trauma Level I and Trauma Level II experience preferred.
- Travel experience is not required.
Benefits
36 guaranteed hours per week.
