Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,759 per weekADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC • Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,759 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC • Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline : RN
Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026
Duration : 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift : 12 hours, nights
Employment Type : Travel

Opportunity : RN - ICU

Job Details :

Work 12-hour night shifts from 7 : 00 PM to 7 : 00 AM (8-hour shifts also available depending on census and staffing)

Every other weekend requirement with flexibility to fill gaps in weekend schedule

Must be within 30 minutes of hospital for call coverage

Work integrated into holiday schedule

16-bed ICU unit that can expand to 20 beds

Patient ratios of 1 : 1 or 1 : 2

Required certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (PALS and CCRN preferred)

Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required

Navy scrub color required

Use Cerner EMR system and Phillips telemetry

Float to telemetry unit with 4 : 1 ratios as needed

Floor-specific orientation : 2 shifts in ICU, then independent on 3rd shift

Care for adults and pediatric patients with conditions including medical-surgical, neuro, balloon pumps, craniotomies, ICP monitoring, CABG, trauma, psychiatric overdoses, pediatric DKA, TPA, hypothermia, ECMO, CRRT, TAVR, and EVAR procedures

Work with Draeger ventilators (managed by respiratory therapy)

24-hour intensivist coverage (on-call at night)

IV team available during day shifts

24 / 7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support

BSN not required

License verification required for submission

Facility :

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive 16-bed intensive care unit that can expand to accommodate up to 20 beds based on patient census. The facility provides advanced critical care services with 24-hour intensivist coverage and specialized equipment including ECMO, CRRT, balloon pumps, and advanced cardiac procedures. The organization maintains high standards of care with dedicated support services including 24 / 7 respiratory therapy, pharmacy services, and daytime IV teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes in critical care settings.

Location : Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz offers a unique coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, redwood forests, and a vibrant arts community, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance. The area provides year-round outdoor recreation opportunities and is known for its laid-back California coastal culture while maintaining proximity to major metropolitan areas.

Adex Job ID #1008134. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

Referral bonus

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