Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Berkeley, California, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-26

$2,699.23/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring a CA RN license and proficiency in neuro critical care cases.

Details

Work in the ICU on a 3x12 night shift schedule (19:00-07:30)

High neurological patient population requiring comfort and proficiency with neuro cases

1:2 patient ratio

Epic charting system required

Every other weekend required, plus additional shifts as unit needs dictate

As-needed on-call responsibilities

May float to other units within scope of practice, and potentially to other campuses (Summit or Herrick) with as little as 1.5 hours notice

Shuttle service provided for inter-campus floating

Requirements

Active CA RN license required

Current BLS and ACLS certifications required

NIHSS certification required; CPI certification preferred

Minimum 3 years of RN ICU experience required

At least 1 year of travel nursing experience preferred

Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, and blood product administration

Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory therapies (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, suctioning)

Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and management of acute/chronic renal failure preferred

Proficient in titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips, continuous IV sedation, and neuromuscular blockade management

Strong neuro critical care skill set including EVD, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocol, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management, and TBI/spinal cord injury care preferred

Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring preferred

Experience with Swan Ganz/pulmonary artery line monitoring and sheath removal preferred

Nursys license verification uploaded within the last 2 weeks required for consideration

Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

7-year work history verification required

Additional Information

Provide critical care nursing to a high-acuity ICU population with a strong focus on neurological cases

Must complete required lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing

Compliance documents due 10 days prior to start

Re-orientation only required if separated from the facility for 6+ months since last shift and prior orientation was completed there

Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract

Holiday coverage expected for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Local candidates accepted at the local rate

Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius or accept the local rate

Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible

First-time travelers are not accepted for this role