HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 10 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Unit Overview
Unit Name / Type : Intensive Care UnitLocation : Eureka, CABeds : Not specifiedPatient Population : Adults & geriatrics (critical care)Average Ratios : 1 : 2 (days, nights, weekends)Shift Lengths : 12 hr (06 : 00–18 : 30, 18 : 00–06 : 30)Patient Diagnoses & Caseload
Primary : Critically ill adult / geriatric populationPreferred : CV recovery experience (open heart / post-cardiac surgery)Common Cases : Cardiac, neuro, trauma, surgical, renal failure, respiratory failure, post-op critical patientsSkills & Procedures
Cardiac : Dysrhythmia interpretation & management, CVP monitoring, Swan Ganz, sheath removal, cardiac drips, vasoactive dripsAdvanced CV Procedures : CABG, valve replacement / repair, TAVR, Impella, LVAD / RVAD, IABP, ECMO (preferred / required depending on assignment)Neuro : Stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy / neurosurgery, traumatic brain injuryRenal : Acute / chronic failure, CRRT / CVVHDRespiratory : Ventilator management, fresh trach, ABG interpretation, BiPAP / CPAP, chest tube care, HFNC, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failureOther : Infection prevention, wound vacs, blood products, sedation, paralytics, hypothermia / Arctic Sun protocolsSpecial Requirements
Open Heart Recovery requiredExperience : Minimum 3 years ICU requiredCharge Experience : PreferredCertifications
Required : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCCPreferred : CPI / MAB, PALS, OCN (not primary)Staffing & Schedule
Float : Yes (within critical care areas)Weekends : Every other / every third depending on contractScheduling : Block or selfCall Required : YesOrientation : 12 hoursFirst-Time Traveler : NoSystems & Support
Medication System : PyxisDocumentation : SBARSupport Services : Pharmacy, respiratory, RRT, social services, radiology, PT, transport, phlebotomyProvider Coverage : In-house 24 / 7 (intensivist, hospitalist, NP, CRNA, anesthesiology support)Traveler Info
Scrubs : Royal blue (provided)PTO : Typically 1 request per contract (sometimes 2)Program Type : Pre-screen required⚠️ This ICU is a high-acuity cardiac / neuro / surgical unit . Open heart recovery + strong CVICU skills are critical. Travelers may be screened out if missing these.
About HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies : Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs / LVNs, CNAs / CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
Benefits
Vision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementContinuing EducationMedical benefitsWellness and fitness programsDental benefitsGuaranteed HoursMileage reimbursementReferral bonusBereavementHoliday PaySick payRetention bonus