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Vice President @ Ambition 24hours Travel Allied & Nursing

Neuro Trauma ICU Registered Nurse (Nights)

Chico, CA

Position overview

This night-shift Neuro Trauma / Surgical ICU RN role cares for high-acuity neuro and trauma patients in a 12-bed Level II trauma unit with a typical 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. The nurse will provide advanced critical care, support complex interventions, and float to other intensive and acute care units as needed.

• Deliver comprehensive critical care to neuro-trauma patients, including frequent neuro assessments and complex hemodynamic monitoring.
• Manage patients with intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors, lumbar drains, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), following unit protocols.
• Use EPIC for accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
• Perform rapid assessments, recognize subtle changes in condition, and respond promptly to emergencies and codes.
• Collaborate with intensivists, neurosurgeons, hospitalists, and the broader interdisciplinary team to drive optimal outcomes.
• Float to Cardiovascular ICU, Telemetry, ICU/CCU, and Med-Surg units based on staffing and patient care needs.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour NOC shifts, 7:00 PM start.
• Location:
  
  Hospital-based role in Chico, CA
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• At least 5 years of recent acute critical care nursing experience.
• Demonstrated Level II (or higher) trauma ICU experience.
• Proficiency with EPIC for ICU documentation and order management.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Advanced neuro-trauma skills, strong critical thinking, and the ability to manage complex patients independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced neuro-trauma assessment and intervention, including ICP and drain management.
• Rapid decision-making, escalation, and emergency response in high-acuity settings.
• Clear communication, collaboration, and teamwork across multidisciplinary critical care teams.
• Adaptability and resilience when floating between ICU, stepdown, and acute units.
• Meticulous clinical documentation and adherence to safety, quality, and infection control standards.