American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring CA RN licensure and critical care skills including chest tubes, art lines, and Swan-Ganz catheters.
Details
- Acute care ICU setting with 11 private beds
- Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
- Common diagnoses include open heart, general surgery, STEMI, stroke, vents, chest tubes, art lines, CRRT, Impellas, and balloon pumps (travelers not assigned to balloon pump patients)
- No neuro patients on this unit
- Charge nurse in place who may also carry a small patient load
- No dedicated nurse aides on the unit
- Uses Cerner EMR
- Philips telemetry monitoring with a monitor tech on day shift; nurses required to read tele strips
- RT available 24/7; pharmacy not available 24/7 (after-hours support via Marian after 10pm, night shift nurses may need to mix meds)
- PICC line team available; no dedicated IV team
- Intensivist on call after 5pm
- 12-hour night shifts, 6p-6a
- Every other weekend requirement
- Holiday coverage per rotation with permanent staff
- Floating required to Telemetry (1:4) or Med-Surg (1:5) unit
- Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Experience with chest tubes, arterial lines, and Swan-Ganz catheters required
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Comfortable administering drips including dopamine, Levophed, epinephrine, and nitroglycerin
- Experience caring for ventilated patients required
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two 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 environment
- Navy scrub color required
- Work alongside a charge nurse and collaborate with RT and PICC line teams as needed
- First-time travelers may be considered given required experience level is met
American Traveler Job ID #P-761755. 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.