Travel ICU RN - $2,681 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2026
• 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: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Trauma II facility requiring ICP monitoring and ventriculostomy experience, CA RN license required.

Details

• Trauma ICU unit with 30 beds in an acute care setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2, with 90% of patients at 1:2
• Patient population includes trauma, neuro-strokes, head injuries, and patients with ventriculostomies and ICP monitoring
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, charge nurse does not take patient assignments
• 1 Unit Tech covers all 30 beds, primarily performing secretarial duties
• Intensivist coverage in house 24/7
• RT assigned to ICU 24/7 using Hamilton ventilators
• GE telemetry monitors used, unit secretary runs strips but RN must interpret them
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled from 6:45-7:15, with schedules made about 6 weeks in advance
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call or standby requirement for travelers
• Float requirements include PCU, CICU, telemetry, or medsurg units (ICU patient only, not open heart, when floated to CICU)
• Travelers are first to be moved if scheduling adjustments are needed

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• COVID vaccination required
• PALS preferred, required after 6 months if assignment extends beyond that timeframe
• 2-3 years of ICU specialty experience required
• Trauma experience required
• Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies required, or experience managing post-TPA patients if the former is not available
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Candidates with 2 years or less experience and minimal travel experience will not be considered unless they have excellent experience at larger, fast-paced facilities
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit requiring strong teamwork and willingness to ask for help when needed
• Telemetry, L&D, Emergency, and Critical Care RNs will take a proctored, pass/fail Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided, with additional orientation available if needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Hospital has a robust interventional radiology program
• Hospital is traveler-friendly and considers first-time travelers
• Holiday RTO requests will be considered but cannot be guaranteed
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-775294. 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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