Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse specializing in the CCU, where your expert clinical judgment and compassionate care drive outcomes for critically ill patients in Chico, California. This is more than a job—it is a calling to lead high-acuity patient care, coordinate with physicians and therapists, and mentor peers as you navigate complex cases. In this CCU environment, you’ll balance rapid assessment, precise intervention, and delicate communication with families, all while advancing your skills through structured learning opportunities and robust professional support. Imagine the impact you can make each shift: stabilizing unstable patients, guiding recovery plans, and contributing to a team that treats quick thinking, accountability, and empathy as nonnegotiables. You’ll operate in a culture that values autonomy tempered by mentorship, with debriefs after critical events, evidence-based practice, and a clear pathway to expand your CCU expertise through certifications and role advancement. And when you close your eyes at night, you’ll know your work mattered, not just for the patient, but for a community that relies on talented nurses to keep its heart beating. California’s diversity and landscapes offer an inspiring backdrop to your professional journey. From sunlit mornings in the Sierra foothills to tranquil lakes and redwood-lined trails, the state invites exploration and renewal. Chico sits near lush parks, thriving campus life, and a blend of urban amenities with a friendly, accessible pace. The opportunity to experience California’s breadth—as you rotate through different facilities or markets across the U.S.—adds variety to your career while keeping you rooted in the exceptional CCU practice you bring. Whether you seek the energy of a larger network or the personalized touch of a close-knit team, this role positions you at the intersection of clinical excellence and meaningful living.

Location benefits: Working in Chico offers a welcoming, supportive community with an approachable cost of living relative to larger metro areas, excellent public services, and abundant outdoor recreation. You’ll enjoy safe neighborhoods, top-rated public schools, cultural events, farmers markets, and easy access to parks, lakes, and hiking trails that let you unwind after demanding shifts. For travelers, the opportunity to work across multiple locations in the United States means exposure to diverse patient populations, hospital cultures, and clinical protocols, all while earning competitive compensation and maintaining continuity of care within a trusted, nationwide network. Our programs emphasize smooth onboarding, credentialing assistance, streamlined travel logistics, and ongoing clinical support so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care wherever you go. The combination of a stable base in Chico with the flexibility to explore other communities offers the best of both worlds: professional growth anchored in a local advantage, and the excitement of new experiences when you’re ready to broaden your horizons.

Role specifics and benefits: As a CCU RN, you’ll monitor critically ill patients with invasive lines and devices, orchestrate continuous hemodynamic monitoring, titrate vasoactive medications, anticipate deterioration, and participate in rapid-response and code events with decisiveness and teamwork. You’ll lead care coordination with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and wound care specialists, ensuring consistent communication with families and accurate, timely documentation. You’ll play a key role in transitions of care, discharge planning, and post-ICU follow-up planning, contributing to standard work, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement projects that elevate unit performance. There will be ample opportunities to pursue specialty certifications, take on leadership roles on the unit, mentor new graduates, and help shape protocols that improve patient outcomes and clinician satisfaction. Benefits include a competitive weekly pay range of $2,520-$2,634, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week, recognizing the value you bring to high-stakes environments. A welcoming bonus, housing assistance, and extension opportunities provide predictable planning and sustained engagement with the assignment. We emphasize comprehensive support, including 24/7 assistance from a dedicated travel team, ensuring you are never alone on assignment. From onboarding and credentialing to travel coordination and ongoing clinical mentorship, you’ll have a full spectrum of resources designed to help you thrive in CCU practice and grow within our expansive network.

Company values: Our organization is built on empowering staff, fostering clear pathways for career advancement, and cultivating a supportive, inclusive work environment where nurses feel heard, valued, and equipped to lead. We invest in your development through mentorship, access to continuing education, leadership opportunities, and a transparent framework for progression—so you see a tangible trajectory from bedside clinician to fellow CCU leadership. We champion work–life balance, respectful collaboration, and evidence-based care, anchored in integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Your professional growth is our mission, and your well-being is the foundation of the high-quality care you provide.

Call to action: If you are ready to bring your CCU expertise to a dynamic, nationwide program and to grow within a company that prioritizes your professional development, apply today. Begin a transformative journey on or around the start date of 02/24/2026, with contract durations defined in partnership with clinical leadership and a flexible pipeline of opportunities across multiple facilities. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Ready to shape the future of critical care and advance your nursing career while enjoying the beauty, culture, and opportunities of California and the United States? Join us and elevate care where it matters most.

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