American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Bernadino, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring a CA RN license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and at least 3 years of ICU experience.
Details
- Acute care ICU unit with 36 staffed beds (licensed for 44)
- Patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1
- Common diagnoses include cardiac, PCI, open heart, sepsis, ETOH, stroke, CABG, stents, balloon pumps, and craniotomies (travelers not assigned fresh open heart or crani cases)
- Charge nurse does not carry a patient assignment
- No nurse aides, but a unit tech handles secretary and equipment duties
- 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage, RT, and pharmacy support
- No dedicated IV team
- Uses Cerner PowerChart EMR
- 12-hour day shifts, 0645-1915, no self-scheduling
- Every other weekend required (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Holiday coverage required as part of perm staff rotation
- First to float, including to Tele and ER for ICU holds
- Floor orientation includes 1 day on ICU and 1 shift on Tele/stepdown
Requirements
- Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CCRN preferred
- Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required (2+ years considered for candidates from large institutions)
- General medical-surgical ICU experience needed
- Prior travel experience preferred
- Driver's license copy required for consideration
- 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting with vasopressor, nitro, and heparin drips, as well as ventilator management
- PACU patients are transferred directly to the ICU
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Strong emphasis on patient satisfaction, requiring skilled, competent, and compassionate care
- First-time travelers may be considered given sufficient ICU experience
- Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity Health) within the past year
American Traveler Job ID #P-778135. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.