ICU Travel Nurse

ICU Travel Nurse Job in Merced, CA

This ICU travel nurse job in Merced, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Dignity Health Hospital - Mercy Medical Center. This role pays $2,595 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.

Job Details

• Facility: Dignity Health Hospital - Mercy Medical Center
• Location: Merced, CA 95340
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Nights (3x12)
• EMR System: Cerner

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
• Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
• Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses

Travel ICU Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in California

Single-state license required. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the California Licensing Center ?

Explore Merced, CA

California's size and regional diversity make it one of the most dynamic destinations for travel nursing assignments in the country. Demand is consistently strong across Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area, with additional opportunities in inland cities, coastal communities, and regional medical centers throughout the state. Hospitals rely on travel nurses to help manage high patient volumes in major metro systems while supporting essential staffing needs in rural and mountain regions. Daily life can look very different depending on location, and factors like commute patterns and housing options often shape where nurses choose to stay during their assignment. Many travel nurses are drawn to California for the variety of clinical environments and the ability to gain experience across multiple distinct regions without ever leaving the state.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in servicenot only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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