About This Position
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in Mission Viejo, CA, supporting patients in an ICU setting. This per diem opportunity offers a 13-week assignment with day shifts.
Position Details
- Specialty: General Registered Nurse
- Unit: ICU
- Location: Mission Viejo, California
- Employment type: Per diem
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: December 21, 2026
- Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and monitor patient status in an intensive care environment.
- Document care and communicate relevant patient updates with the care team.
- Follow applicable clinical procedures and maintain a safe, organized care environment.
Requirements
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS; CPI and MAB are required.
- Required charting system: Epic.
- 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 and thoracic: Assist with chest tube insertion or removal (required); BiPAP/CPAP management; care of ventilated patients; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs).
- Genitourinary and renal: Chronic and acute renal failure.
- Medications: Continuous IV sedation; procedural sedation administration and monitoring; titration of cardiac drips and vasoactive drips.
- Neurological: CVA and 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- and post-cardiac catheterization/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 and PPE; phlebotomy (required).
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure.
- Endocrine and metabolic: IV insulin protocols.
- Work settings: Neuro Intensive Care Unit and Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Hourly pay is $59.00–$70.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment and reliable weekly pay. Quick2Hire also offers per diem shifts for those seeking extra 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.
- Experience with a 1:2 patient ratio.
- Teaching hospital experience preferred.
- Trauma Level I and Trauma Level II experience preferred.
