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Original Job Details

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This ICU travel nurse job in Downey, California, with Advantis Medical is a 15-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at PIH Health - Downey Hospital. This role follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: ICU
  • Facility: PIH Health - Downey Hospital
  • Location: Downey, CA 90241
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  • Contract Length: 15 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • Job Number: 881827

Responsibilities

  • Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
  • Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
  • Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
  • Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses

Travel ICU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.

FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Downey, CA

What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Will my multistate nursing license cover this California travel assignment?
No—California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state doesn’t authorize practice here; you’ll need an active California RN license. Apply for licensure by endorsement through the California Board of Registered Nursing and plan ahead—eligible endorsement applicants may also apply for a temporary license while the permanent application is pending. Our California Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

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