Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerLakeport, California, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-10-19$2,660.08/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Surgical Intensive Care Unit position requiring an active CA RN license and 2 years of ICU experience.DetailsSurgical Intensive Care Unit setting1:2 patient ratioNight shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 1900-0730Weekend rotation requiredEpic charting system experience requiredRequirementsActive CA RN license requiredCurrent BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of ICU experience requiredPrior travel nursing experience requiredSkilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line managementSkilled in blood product administration and starting/maintaining IVsSkilled in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, and care of ventilated patientsSkilled in chest tube insertion/removal assistance and ABG interpretationSkilled in ETT and NT suctioning and high flow nasal cannula managementSkilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive dripsExperience with continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockadeExperience with procedural sedation administration and monitoringExperience with emergency medication administrationSkilled in CVA/acute stroke managementExperience with GI surgery patient careSkilled in isolation precautions/PPE and infection preventionSkilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisitionExperience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failureExperience with IV insulin protocols2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for considerationCopies of all certifications required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care using the nursing process across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluationAddress physical, psycho-social, safety, rehabilitative, and learning needs of patients and familiesCollaborate with nursing peers, physicians, and allied support servicesManage care of assigned patients and direct activities of ancillary staffLocal candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radiusReturning employees must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a travelerMaximum RTO of 7 days per contractOnly 1 holiday may be requested off per contract, with coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMust be available to complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing7-year work history verification required for all candidatesHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12