Travel ICU RN - $2,632 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Merced, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position involves providing high-quality care in an Intensive Care Unit setting, managing critically ill patients, and working collaboratively with a medical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shift and Hours

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Notes: 12-hour days, requiring 2 weekends every 4 weeks and availability for holidays as needed

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Ratios: 1 to 2
• Common Diagnoses: Sepsis, DKA, hyperglycemia, COPD, CVA, GI bleeds
• EMR System: Cerner
• Floating Requirement: Yes, to Telemetry and Medical/Surgical floors with a patient load
• Orientation: 2 shifts in the ICU and 1 unit on the floor

Essential Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an Intensive Care Unit setting
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, preferred CCRN; a basic critical care course and NIHSS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to patients in the ICU.
• Administer medications and IV therapies, requiring strong IV skills.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry data.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to care plans.
• Float to Med-Surg and Telemetry as needed, taking full patient loads.

Location and Community

This position is located in a region known for its proximity to scenic national parks, including Yosemite National Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy various lakes and trail activities. The area offers a cost-effective housing market and is accessible to nearby towns and major cities for day trips.

Additional Information

• Response Time for Standby: 30 minutes
• Pharmacy and Respiratory Therapy Services: Available 24/7
• Nurse Aides: Not available on the unit

If you are a skilled ICU RN with a passion for providing high-level patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our compassionate team!

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19260647. 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: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00

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