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RN ICU
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Glendale, CA, 91204
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 53.66-72.87 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a ICU Nurse at Glendale Memorial Medical Center, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.
You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering medications.
To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
- Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
- Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
- Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
- Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
- Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)
Minimum requirement of 6 months of prior acute care experience in same unit
- Current California license as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS/ACLS certification.
- Excellent communication and patient skills required.
- CT STROKE (NIHSS) within 90 days of hire.
Position is represented by CNA.
Where You'll WorkFounded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in Glendale, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including its award winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, a gastrointestinal program, and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.
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Frequently asked questions
In Glendale, CA, RN ICU nurses benefit greatly from current California RN licensure, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Completing a CT stroke (NIHSS) certification within 90 days of hire also sharpens stroke care skills, making candidates more competitive in the ICU nursing field.
Glendale ICU RNs typically earn salaries reflective of Southern California's healthcare demand. Expect median annual wages around $95,000 to $110,000, influenced by acute care experience and certifications. Local living costs and hospital prestige, like Catholic Health Initiatives, can also affect compensation.
While both roles require vigilant patient monitoring and emergency response, trauma ICU RNs focus more on injury stabilization and rapid interventions. An RN ICU at Glendale Memorial manages a variety of critical illnesses, including post-surgical and neurological cases, demanding broad clinical versatility.
Glendale's acute care setting means RN ICU nurses face fast-paced multitasking, from managing complex equipment to advocating for critically ill patients. Navigating a diverse patient demographic requires strong communication skills and the ability to swiftly adapt to evolving clinical situations.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers RN ICU nurses pathways to specialize further, including potential leadership roles or advanced certifications like neuro ICU or cardiac ICU specialties. The hospital's emphasis on professional development supports career advancement within a respected health system.
Beyond patient care, Catholic Health Initiatives provides ICU nurses with comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision coverage, retirement matching, paid time off, and adoption assistance, fostering well-being and work-life balance essential for demanding ICU roles.
Glendale Memorial's status as a primary stroke center and award-winning heart center means RN ICU nurses gain exposure to cutting-edge cardiovascular and neurological care, enhancing clinical expertise beyond standard ICU duties found elsewhere across California.
The Glendale healthcare market shows strong demand for ICU nurses given its large community hospital capacity. While competition exists, possessing acute care experience and California licensure significantly improves chances to secure RN ICU roles quickly.
Travel RN ICU roles offer flexibility and exposure to diverse clinical settings but may lack stability and full benefits. Permanent positions at Glendale facilities provide consistent schedules, comprehensive benefits, and deeper integration with hospital teams, ideal for long-term career growth.