Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) / Nights

Location: Mission Viejo, California (Orange County, CA)

Salary Range: $145,000 – $175,000 per year (Based on experience)

Shift: Full-Time, Nights (3x12-hour shifts)

Relocation: Paid Relocation Assistance Available

The Opportunity: Master Complex Neuro-Trauma Critical Care

Are you ready to advance your critical care career by managing the most complex neuro and trauma cases on the night shift?

Join our prestigious Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team in Mission Viejo, California, a premier facility known for excellence in the heart of desirable Orange County. This is a chance to specialize in a challenging 20-bed unit that serves as the pinnacle of care for high-acuity patients.

The night shift offers a focused, collaborative environment where you will utilize your advanced clinical skills to manage critically ill patients through the stabilization and recovery phases of their care.

Our Unit Specialization

The SICU is a regional center of excellence for patients requiring the highest level of specialized care, including:

• Comprehensive Stroke Center management.

• Level II Trauma Center cases, including blunt and penetrating trauma.

• Complex Neuro-Critical Care for patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), spinal cord injuries, and post-neurosurgical critical monitoring.

• Post-complex surgical and general medical critical care management.

Key Responsibilities

As a full-time Night Shift RN in the SICU, you will:

• Provide expert, compassionate critical care nursing to a highly complex patient population, primarily focused on neuro-trauma and post-operative surgical cases.

• Continuously monitor, assess, and interpret patient data, anticipating complications and intervening decisively in fast-paced, high-stress situations.

• Manage advanced critical care technology, including invasive monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) as needed.

• Collaborate with the nocturnal interdisciplinary team, including Intensivists, Trauma Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Respiratory Therapists, and Pharmacy, to execute complex care plans.

• Serve as a patient and family advocate, providing clear communication and emotional support during the crucial overnight hours.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience, preferably in a Critical Care or High-Acuity setting.

• License: Current and active California Registered Nurse (RN) License upon hire.

• Certifications:

  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (upon hire).

  • National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association (upon hire).

• Physical Setting: This role is based in a hospital critical care unit (SICU).

Compensation and Benefits Package

We recognize the value of experienced night shift critical care nurses. This position offers a highly competitive salary range along with a robust benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pay: Annual salary of $145,000 to $175,000 (commensurate with experience and including applicable shift differentials).

• Financial & Wellness:

  • Paid Relocation Assistance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Professional Growth:

  • Tuition Reimbursement for continued education.

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

  • Employee discounts and referral programs.

If you are a driven Critical Care RN with a passion for neuro-trauma and are seeking a rewarding, specialized role with excellent compensation, apply today.