Travel ICU RN - $2,346 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Long Beach, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 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 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring CA licensure and prior critical care experience. Details Acute care ICU with 32 staffed beds (licensed for 40), set up in pods of 8 2:1 patient ratios Uses Cerner EMR 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700 and 0630-1900), every other weekend Charge Nurse does not take a patient assignment; a Resource RN may take patients Nurse Aide support typically available on day shift only No dedicated monitor techs - RNs read and interpret their own telemetry strips Manages drips including pressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedation Ventilator management required Hospitalist/Intensivist, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy available 24/7 Floating required to Tele and ED ICU/Tele holds, with travelers first to float Patient population includes higher-level neuro, cardiac, PCI, sepsis, ETOH, and stroke cases Manages Ventrics, TBI, and Camino ICP monitoring Requirements Active CA RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (3 years preferred) Acute care hospital ICU experience required Cerner EMR experience 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 dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Additional Information Floor-specific orientation includes 8 hours with an ICU educator and 4 hours with a preceptor on Day 1, followed by 12 hours with a preceptor on Day 2 Utilizes huddle report and bedside report Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue for RNs No acrylic nails or gel polish permitted during the assignment Holiday rotation required with core staff, with availability needed for 2 of the 3 major holidays First-time travelers may be considered American Traveler Job ID P-765154. 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.