Travel ICU RN - $2,704 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• 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: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with a CA license and 3+ years of ICU experience, including neuro patient care, for a 13-week travel assignment.

Details

• Work in the ICU on a Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Unit sees a high volume of Neuro ICU patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Epic charting system experience required
• Weekend requirements include every other weekend and additional shifts as needed based on unit census
• On-call required as needed
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Summit or Herrick Campus, with as little as 1.5 hours notice
• Shuttle service provided for floating between campuses

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
• NIHSS certification required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• Proficiency with neuro patient care required, including CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery care preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory care
• Experience with central line, arterial line, and PICC line management
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade
• 2 references obtained within the last year required for consideration
• Must disclose any background or licensure hits with supporting documentation for facility approval

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients with a focus on neurological and surgical cases
• Manage complex cases involving multisystem organ dysfunction and cardiac monitoring
• Perform phlebotomy and adhere to infection prevention and isolation precaution protocols
• Must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• All compliance documents due 10 days prior to start
• Re-orientation only required if previously oriented at this facility and separated for 6+ months
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-758539. 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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