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Travel ICU RN - $1,960 per week

American Traveler

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • $1,960 Per Week

Highlights

Experience with critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, CRRT/CVVHD, titration of vasoactive and sedation drips, ICP monitoring, and management of post-neurosurgical and trauma patients. American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week assignment at a Level I Trauma hospital, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a CA RN license in hand.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/16/2026
  • 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 16, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week assignment at a Level I Trauma hospital, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a CA RN license in hand.

Details

  • Work in the ICU of a Level I Trauma hospital
  • Patient ratio of 1:2
  • Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle and at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
  • May be required to float within skillset or below to other campuses/locations across the health system as needed
  • EPIC charting system used

Requirements

  • Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
  • Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of concurrent ICU specialty experience
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience within the last 6 months
  • Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
  • Experience with critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, CRRT/CVVHD, titration of vasoactive and sedation drips, ICP monitoring, and management of post-neurosurgical and trauma patients
  • 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
  • Valid copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

  • Provide comprehensive critical care nursing across medical, neuro, surgical, and trauma ICU settings
  • Manage complex patients requiring multisystem monitoring and advanced interventions
  • Maximum 7 days of requested time off, with no additional requests after submission
  • Candidates must not reside within 100 miles of the facility, except for LVNs/MAs
  • Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or longer are considered local and ineligible
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
  • Previous travelers may return after a 1-year break, and former permanent staff may return after 1 year
  • International travelers must have at least 1 year of recent experience working in the U.S.

American Traveler Job ID #P-760574. 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.

 

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