American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Modesto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/15/2026
- 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: Sep 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring an active CA RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, plus at least 2 years of ICU experience.
Details
- Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of an acute care hospital setting
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
- Every other Saturday/Sunday weekend rotation required
- Holiday coverage as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- PALS certification required within 180 days of hire
- TNCC certification required within 180 days of hire
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Trauma Level II hospital experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care
- Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning (ETT, NT)
- Experienced in titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and paralytics
- Experienced in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Experienced in stroke management, post-craniotomy, and post-neurosurgical care
- Preferred experience with CABG and post-cardiac surgery care, Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery line and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
- Preferred experience with GI surgery, phlebotomy, and hypothermia protocol (Arctic Sun)
- Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
Additional Information
- Deliver holistic, individualized nursing care including assessment, care planning, and coordination of transitions of care
- Develop and implement care plans incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers through effective communication
- Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for the local pay rate
- Returning employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
- Observed holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Must complete required lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
- 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
American Traveler Job ID #P-740602. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.