About This Position
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in Tarzana, CA, supporting patients in an ICU on a per diem assignment. Bring your critical care skills to a 13-week opportunity with night shifts in the Tarzana area.
Position Details
- Specialty: General Registered Nurse – ICU
- Employment type: Per diem
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Start date: December 21, 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in an intensive care setting.
- Monitor patient status, document care, and communicate relevant updates to the care team.
- Coordinate care in accordance with clinical protocols and established safety practices.
Requirements
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, LA Fire Card, 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 and removal; BiPAP/CPAP management; care of ventilated patients; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs); ETT and NT suctioning; ventilator management.
- 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); hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun; ICP monitoring; post-neurosurgery management; spinal cord injury (required).
- Cardiovascular: ECMO (required); intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) (required); post-cardiac surgery care directly from the OR (required) and not directly from the OR (required); pre/post cardiac catheterization or intervention; pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring; sheath removal; transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) (required).
- Gastrointestinal: GI surgery.
- Professional topics and skills: Infection prevention; isolation precautions/PPE; phlebotomy.
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.
- Endocrine/metabolic: IV insulin protocols.
- Work setting: Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
The hourly rate is $61.00–$72.00. 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 nurses 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
- Two years of experience.
- Community hospital experience required.
- Previous charge experience preferred.
- Teaching hospital experience preferred.
- LTAC experience preferred.
- Trauma Level I experience preferred.
- Trauma Level II experience preferred.
