About This Position
Join our team as a per diem Registered Nurse in Mission Hills, CA, supporting ICU patients on a 13-week night assignment. Bring your critical care expertise to a role with 36 guaranteed hours per week.
Position Details
- Specialty: General Registered Nurse – ICU
- Unit: ICU RN PD Shell
- Employment type: Per diem
- Shift: Nights, 19:00–07:30
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Start date: December 21, 2026
Responsibilities
- Assess patients, provide nursing care, and monitor changes in condition in an intensive care setting.
- Coordinate care with the healthcare team and document patient care accurately.
- Respond to patient needs and support safe, compassionate care throughout the shift.
Requirements
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, LA City 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: assist with chest tube insertion/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 paralytics/neuromuscular blockade; continuous IV sedation; emergency medications; procedural sedation administration/monitoring; titration of cardiac drips; titration of vasoactive drips.
- Cardiovascular: coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) (required); Impella (required); intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) (required); post-cardiac surgery care, both directly from the OR and not directly from the OR; pre/post cardiac cath/intervention; pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring; sheath removal; transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) (required); valve repair/replacement (required).
- Neurological: CVA/acute stroke management; external ventricular drain (EVD); hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun; ICP monitoring; lumbar drains; post-craniotomy care; post-neurosurgery management; spinal cord injury; traumatic brain injury.
- 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; obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG.
- Endocrine/metabolic: IV insulin protocols.
- Work settings: Neuro Intensive Care Unit and Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
- Burns: thermoregulation, including hypothermia/hyperthermia.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
The hourly rate is $62.00–$73.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner for this assignment.
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.
- Community hospital experience required.
- Trauma Level II experience required.
- Trauma Level I experience preferred.
- Epic charting experience preferred.
Benefits
- A dedicated recruiter to support you throughout the assignment.
- Reliable weekly pay.
- Access to per diem shifts for extra flexibility.
