About This Position
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in Orange, CA, for a per diem ICU assignment with night shifts and a 13-week schedule.
Position Details
- Specialty: General Registered Nurse (ICU)
- Employment type: Per diem
- Shift: Nights, 19:00–7:30
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Start date: December 21, 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in an intensive care setting.
- Assess patient needs, document care, and communicate changes to the care team.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support safe, coordinated patient care.
Requirements
Certifications:
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Skills and clinical experience:
- IV therapy: Accessing/Managing Ports (required); arterial line management; blood product administration; central line care/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 patient; high flow nasal cannula (HFNC); interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs); suctioning (ETT, NT).
- Genitourinary/renal: Chronic/acute renal failure.
- Medications: Continuous IV sedation; procedural sedation administration/monitoring; titrate cardiac drips; titrate vasoactive drips.
- Neurological: CVA/acute stroke management; external ventricular drain (EVD); hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun; ICP monitoring; post neurosurgery management; spinal cord injury (required); traumatic brain injury (required).
- Gastrointestinal: GI surgery.
- Professional topics and skills: Infection prevention; isolation precautions/PPE.
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response: Interpretation of dysrhythmias; management of dysrhythmias; management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.
- Cardiovascular: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) (required); post cardiac surgery (not directly from the OR) (required); pre/post cardiac cath/intervention; Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring (required); sheath removal (required); Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (required).
- Endocrine/metabolic: IV insulin protocols.
- Work settings: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (required); Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
The hourly rate is $62.00–$73.00. 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 2 years of experience; 3 years strongly preferred.
- ICU experience within the past year is required; high-acuity ICU experience is highly preferred.
- Community hospital experience is required.
- Patient ratio experience: 1:2.
- Epic charting experience is preferred.
