(Only 24h Left) Travel Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $2,401 per week

Company: American Traveler
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 3, 2025

Job Description:

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Bernadino, 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 Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN to join the ICU unit for night shifts, requiring at least 2 years of acute care ICU experience and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Responsibilities - Position is in the ICU of an acute care hospital - ICU with 44 licensed beds, currently using 36 - Patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:1 - Nurse-to-patient assignments exclude fresh open heart or craniotomy patients - Common cases include cardiac, PCI, open heart, sepsis, stroke, CABG, stents, balloon pumps, cath lab, and craniotomies - 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) required - No self-scheduling; fixed shift times 0645-1915 / 1845-0715 - Floating required to Telemetry and ER for ICU Holds - Cerner PowerChart EMR system is used - Drips include vasopressors, nitro, heparin, and others - Ventilator management required - Monitor tech present with 44 hardwired GE monitors - Charge nurse does not take a patient assignment - RT and pharmacy are available 24/7 - Assigned patients will not include fresh open heart or craniotomy cases - Travelers are expected to work holidays as per permanent staff rotation - Compassion and high patient satisfaction focus are essential - Scrub color requirement is navy blue - Orientation includes one day on ICU and one shift on the Tele/stepdown unit - First to float among staff - No IV team; unit tech provides secretary and equipment duties - Must pass required clinical tests prior to start, with a maximum of two attempts Requirements - Active RN license, state or compact; pending licenses not accepted - Minimum 2 years of acute care ICU experience (3 years preferred, or 2 years at a large institution) - Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CCRN preferred - Must provide two references: one supervisor within the past 12 months and one supervisor or peer within the past 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility - Documentation required: government-issued photo ID - Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred - Relias Dysrhythmia exam and sterile technique tests required for Sacramento, CA region and Arizona roles - May not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the last year if applying as a returning traveler Benefits - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-599918. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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