Location: Mission Hills, CA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 3x12 (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), typically 3 nights per week with every-other-weekend coverage required (Night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity ICU care for adult and geriatric patients, including ventilator and tracheostomy management
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and arterial blood gases, intervening promptly for deterioration
• Administer and manage IV therapies, blood products, vasoactive drips (no titration), and PICC line care
• Respond as an empowered member of Rapid Response/Code teams to stabilize patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — respiratory therapy, PT, pharmacy, radiology, and social services — to deliver coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and timely in Epic to support safe handoffs and continuity
• Educate patients and families on procedures, treatments, and discharge planning in a compassionate manner
• Maintain strict isolation precautions and infection control practices to keep patients and staff safe

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of true ICU nursing experience — float or med-surg-only experience will not be accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and LA City Fire Card
• Comfortable and experienced in telemetry, ventilator care, tracheostomy care, ABG interpretation, and cardiac monitoring
• Able to work a 3x12 night schedule and every-other-weekend coverage
• Epic charting experience is a plus
• First-time travel nurses are welcome if they meet ICU experience requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care and ICU nursing fundamentals: ventilator management, sepsis care, post-MI care
• Cardiac rhythm and dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency response
• IV therapy, PICC line management, blood product administration, and peripheral line care
• Respiratory supports: BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, non-invasive airway management, and tracheostomy care
• Familiarity with telemetry (unit and remote monitoring) and rapid response/code team protocols
• Basic wound care skills including wound VAC and surgical drain management
• Hemodialysis pre/post care and renal failure management basics
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and clear patient-family communication

Benefits

• Free parking on-site — say goodbye to parking meter angst
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your ICU expertise
• Comprehensive onboarding: 12 hours of orientation to set you up for success
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract nurses
• Flexible scheduling discussions with a self-managed scheduling model
• Professional development opportunities in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Paid time to recharge and access to employee wellness resources

Travel Perks: Explore Mission Hills, CA

Mission Hills puts you in the San Fernando Valley with easy access to classic LA attractions. Explore the historic Mission San Fernando Rey nearby, take scenic walks and birdwatching at Sepulveda Basin and Hansen Dam, or hit the hiking trails and green spaces in Griffith Park and the nearby hills. Crave entertainment? Universal Studios, the North Hollywood Arts District, and Studio City dining are a short drive away. For weekend day-trips you can reach the beaches or mountain escapes within a couple of hours — great for recharging between shifts.

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