Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description We are seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in an intensive care unit setting.

Unit Information Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Number of Beds: 32 private rooms Patient Ratios: 1:2, with 1:1 for high acuity cases Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Holidays: Required for 2 out of 3 holidays Scrub Color: Navy Shifts and Scheduling Shift Length: 12 hours Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Schedule: Night shifts with self-scheduling flexibility; travelers will coordinate with the shift manager for scheduling Floating: Possible to Telemetry or Emergency Room for holds (rare)

Qualifications Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU Travel Experience: At least 1 year required Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) LA City Fire & Safety Certification NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Preferred Certifications: Basic EKG and dysrhythmia course Pharmacology TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) Patient Care Responsibilities As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care for critically ill patients.

Common diagnoses and patient types include: Trauma and gunshot wounds (GSW) Severe head trauma Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) management Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeds Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Stroke (including TPA administration) Long bone fractures GI surgeries Major transfusions Titration of critical drips, including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and TPA Support Services Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7 Pharmacy: Available 24/7 Additional Notes Candidates should possess strong self-confidence and readiness for a fast-paced environment.

Experience with sheath pulling and bedside reporting is preferred. Familiarity with prophylactic bundles for stroke and cardiac patients, as well as bundles addressing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), delirium management, and overall patient mobility in the ICU, will be beneficial.

Location: City and State Thrive Staffing Job ID 19411681. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.