Travel ICU RN - $2,400 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Downey, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 15-week night shift assignment requiring CA licensure and at least 2 years of critical care experience.

Details

• ICU/CCU unit on night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Possible float to DOU, Tele, or Med Tele units
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Epic and Allscripts charting systems used

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, MAB or VIP, and NIHSS
• CCRN certification preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, arterial line management, central line and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and ABGs
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• Skilled in CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol (Arctic Sun)
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT preferred
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization care and sheath removal preferred
• Ultrasound-guided PIV and Level 1/Rapid Infuser skills preferred
• References required at time of submission
• Copies of required certifications must be included for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive critical care to ICU/CCU patients, including multi-system organ failure management
• Administer and manage emergency medications and procedural sedation
• Perform phlebotomy, wound care, and infection prevention practices including isolation precautions and PPE use
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and manage surgical wounds with drains or wound vac
• Must pass an onsite advanced EKG exam (80% or higher) prior to starting; one attempt allowed
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 3 RTO days for the entire contract
• Must be willing to work holidays
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Return staff considered on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-772313. 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

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