Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,300 to $2,400 per week in Healdsburg, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Healdsburg, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,300 to $2,400 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Healdsburg, California, 95448!

Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU

Location:  Healdsburg, CA

Start Date:  05-04-2026

End Date:  08-03-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  3x12-hour Day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 3 shifts per week (schedule varies), weekend coverage every other weekend, float to Med/Surg and Tele as required (day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, patient-centered nursing care to critically ill surgical patients in the ICU
• Manage mechanical ventilation and perform ventilator adjustments with ABG interpretation
• Start and maintain IVs, manage arterial, central and PICC lines, and safely administer blood products
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips while monitoring hemodynamic status and dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy, Social Work) to coordinate care and discharge planning
• Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response efforts to stabilize patients
• Maintain accurate charting in the required electronic charting systems and ensure thorough handoffs
• Float to lower-acuity MS/Tele units as needed while maintaining critical care standards

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Arterial line, central line and PICC line care and troubleshooting
• IV therapy including starting and maintaining IVs and phlebotomy skills
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips and continuous sedation monitoring
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency response
• High Flow Nasal Cannula, BiPAP/CPAP management and chest tube assistance
• Infection prevention, isolation precautions and proper PPE use
• Ability to work at a 1:2 patient ratio in high-acuity settings

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Active CA state RN license required (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required (hard stop); 5 years preferred — please screen if less
• Surgical ICU experience with ventilator management and advanced line care
• Demonstrated ability with titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips and blood product administration
• Charting system experience required
• Certifications preferred: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Comfort with floating to Med/Surg and Telemetry units
• First-time travelers welcome; travel experience not required

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay credentialed
• Comprehensive onboarding with a 12-hour orientation so you feel confident from day one
• Opportunities for professional development and specialty training
• Work-life balance with a 3x12 schedule that gives you more full days off
• Travel support and local resource guidance for first-time travelers
• Access to interdisciplinary teams including Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy and Rapid Response
• A respectful workplace with strong clinical support and resources

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