Travel Trauma ICU RN - $2,212 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Ventura, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/20/2026
• 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 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma/Neuro ICU position requiring 3 years of Trauma Level II ICU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit setting with a dedicated Trauma/Neuro ICU focus
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• 1:2 patient ratios
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Float required within service line, including to a nearby hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• Advance notice provided if floated, with a paid orientation for the floating facility

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (EMSA not accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of Trauma and Neuro ICU experience required, clearly documented in work history
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and TNCC or TCAR
• Preferred certifications: CPI and MAB
• Cerner charting experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation/management, multi-system organ failure care, IV insulin protocols, and GI surgery care
• Experienced in CVVHD/CRRT, shunt and fistula care, and renal failure management
• Proficient in arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Skilled in continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Experienced in CVA/acute stroke management, EVD care, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery management
• Knowledgeable in hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun and spinal cord injury/TBI care
• Competent in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP support, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experienced in chest tube assistance, suctioning, and use of PPE/isolation precautions
• Skilled in phlebotomy and surgical wound/wound vac care
• Recent Nursys report and one supervisory reference required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all employment gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive critical care to trauma and neuro ICU patients with strict adherence to accurate documentation
• Unit conducts extensive chart audits, requiring high integrity in charting and assessments
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• All requested time off must be submitted with the initial application; post-submission RTO requests will not be accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Facility-specific and unit-specific orientation provided; strong engagement and a positive learning attitude expected
• Interview availability required in Pacific Time
• 1-hour CA Harassment training course required

American Traveler Job ID #P-750153. 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 - Trauma ICU

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