| Location | San Diego, CA |
Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Position: Travel RN – ICU
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Shift: As per facility requirements
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (if applicable)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks (if applicable)
Start Date: ASAP (if applicable)
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care to critically ill and medically complex patients. The ideal candidate should have strong critical-care nursing skills, the ability to respond quickly to emergencies, and experience working in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Assess, monitor, and care for critically ill patients requiring intensive nursing care.
Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and other critical parameters.
Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and prescribed treatments.
Manage and monitor ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, and other critical-care equipment.
Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond promptly to medical emergencies.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Maintain accurate patient documentation and follow established care plans.
Provide patient and family education and emotional support.
Follow infection-control protocols, patient-safety standards, and hospital policies.
Current and valid RN license for the state of practice or compact license, as accepted by the facility.
Previous ICU/critical-care nursing experience.
Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and emergency-response skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced critical-care environment.
BLS – AHA
ACLS – AHA
NIHSS
Med Ninjas Job ID #7158. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.