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

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

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