American Traveler

Travel ICU RN - $2,346 per week

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California
Temporary
Intensive Care/ICU Nurse

Posted 2 day(s) ago

Reference: ADZ-US-5929690394


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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP 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: Nov 2, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CA RN license and advanced critical care certifications. Details Acute care ICU/CCU unit with 12 ICU beds or 12 CCU beds Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity Cares for patients with sepsis, CHF, COPD, and ventilator needs in ICU, and balloon pumps, post-cath, open heart, lobectomies, thrombectomies, and spinal patients in CCU (travelers excluded from open heart and balloon pump cases) Manages drips including cardizem, diprivan, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, fentanyl, and versed Works with ventilated patients Charting completed in Cerner GE telemetry monitors used, with monitor techs available when census is high; RNs responsible for reading and interpreting strips Charge nurse present on each shift but does not carry a patient assignment No IV team or nurse aides on unit; RT and pharmacy support available 24/7 All independent physicians, no in-house hospitalist or intensivist 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with every other weekend required All staff float between ICU, CCU, and telemetry (1:4 ratio); ER floating available with additional orientation if desired Unit-specific orientation consists of 2-3 shifts, with additional orientation shifts available for tele or ER floating Requirements Active CA RN license required Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Advanced EKG dysrhythmia course certification required BSN not required for this position Copy of driver's license required for consideration Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility Additional Information Navy scrub color required Holiday coverage worked in rotation with permanent staff Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable Hospital reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment American Traveler Job ID P-772353. 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.