About This Role
This full-time night shift position places you at the bedside in the Surgical and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, where you'll manage complex patient cases requiring advanced monitoring and intervention. You'll assess patient conditions, coordinate treatment plans with physicians and specialists, and deliver direct hands-on care during your shifts. The role demands strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. You'll work within established nursing protocols while adapting to each patient's individual needs. This position suits registered nurses with ICU experience or those ready to develop specialized skills in critical care. You'll join a healthcare team committed to quality outcomes and staff support, working nights in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact patient recovery.
$38–$60/hr
Long-term care / Clinic / Outpatient / Hospital ER
Nights
RN license
Dedicated
Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid time off
Location & Routes
- Base city: Knights Ferry, CA
- Route type: Dedicated
Benefits & Bonuses
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Nursing Jobs in Knights Ferry, CA
Knights Ferry, California is served by Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Stanford, and Sutter Health, giving nurses based here strong access to staff, per diem, and travel positions. Local employers in Knights Ferry regularly post openings across ICU, ER, labor & delivery, and travel nurse contracts, supported by premium California RN pay driven by mandated 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios; California is not part of the NLC compact.
If you live in or near Knights Ferry, you can usually choose between a staff hospital position close to home or a travel/agency contract paying premium rates. Compensation in California reflects premium California RN pay driven by mandated 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios; California is not part of the NLC compact, and experienced RNs — especially with ICU, ER, or labor & delivery experience — see noticeably stronger offers from Knights Ferry-area employers.
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