RN: Stepdown

Job Description:

This travel ICU Registered Nurse assignment offers 13 weeks caring for critically ill adults in a 20-bed intensive care setting with private rooms and an average census of 10–14 patients. You will manage complex patients with sepsis, respiratory distress, vents, CVAs, post-cath recovery needs, craniotomies, thoracotomies, and other high-acuity diagnoses. Responsibilities include titrating critical care drips, interpreting cardiac rhythms, supporting bedside procedures, anticipating treatment needs, and providing safe care for patients requiring close monitoring. The role includes floating to telemetry when needed, with a full assignment and orientation for the float shift. This is a traveler-friendly assignment for an experienced ICU nurse who enjoys varied critical care and the occasional plot twist.

Weather:

Monterey typically offers mild, cool weather with comfortable daytime temperatures, crisp mornings, and frequent coastal breezes. Conditions are often pleasant for outdoor activities, with a mix of sunshine, marine fog, and occasional light rain.

Fun Things To Do:

• Aquarium Visit: Explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium and its marine-life exhibits.
• Scenic Drive: Enjoy the coastal views along 17-Mile Drive.
• Carmel Outing: Spend an afternoon browsing Carmel-by-the-Sea’s shops, galleries, and coastline.
• Day Trip to Big Sur: Follow the dramatic coastline, visit scenic overlooks, and explore nearby trails.
• Day Trip to Santa Cruz: Enjoy the beaches, boardwalk attractions, and waterfront views.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Monterey, California

Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week