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Registered Nurse ICU Per Diem

Staffing partner

Eligibility
RN
Unit
ICU

Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Term
Per Diem
On the floor
Floating required
Practice
Epic charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years
More role details
Staffing partner
Fifth Commandment Healthcare Staffing

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Inside the CA travel range

CA travel postings that state pay run $1,770/week to $3,260/week, the middle half $2,080/week to $2,910/week, across 264 postings.

About this role

*About us*

Fifth Commandment Healthcare Staffing is a reliable and trustworthy nurse staffing agency providing healthcare staff to major hospitals nationwide.

Fifth Commandment Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse ICU per diem in Long Beach, Fountain Valley, and Laguna Hills, CA.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years ICU experience
  • Trauma Level I - Highly preferred
  • BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIH
  • Active RN License
  • 2 Professional References (minimum of 1 supervisor) within last 12 months

Floating REQ: Yes Documentation System: EPIC

*Responsibilities*

  • Provide comprehensive patient care in the ICU, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
  • Perform catheterization, IV insertion, and tube feeding as needed.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and document findings in EHR systems.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Ensure adherence to ACLS and BLS protocols while delivering critical care.
  • Maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients and their families.

Job Types: Contract, PRN, Per diem, Temporary Pay: $2,280.00 - $2,340.00 per week

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Experience

  • ICU: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute

  • Orange County, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate

  • Orange County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Referral program Experience: * ICU: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Orange County, CA (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Orange County,…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years ICU experience
  • Trauma Level I - Highly preferred
  • BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIH
  • Active RN License
  • 2 Professional References (minimum of 1 supervisor) within last 12 months

Place

City
Orange County, CA
State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Orange County pairs miles of Pacific coastline with master-planned suburbs inland. RNs relocating here find a sunny, car-dependent lifestyle anchored by beach cities like Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, plus major hospital systems in Irvine and Orange. The region blends outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a relaxed SoCal pace.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

How this role fits you

About the employer

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Fifth Commandment Healthcare Staffing
Staffing partner

Fifth Commandment Healthcare Staffing, LLC is a nurse staffing agency headquartered in Irvine, California (Orange County) that provides healthcare professionals to major hospitals nationwide. The agency specializes in per diem and travel nursing placements across various clinical specialties, including ICU,…

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How is patient load handled day to day?
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