Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in San Diego, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: San Diego, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

San Diego, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | 26 Weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an intensive care unit setting during overnight shifts.
• Float as needed to like units or lower-acuity units across up to five campuses within the health system (excluding the ED).
• Expected to work four weekend shifts per four-week cycle and at least one holiday, including the associated holiday weekend.
• Complete all assigned non-billable compliance modules by the designated Friday deadline following the document due date.
• Maintain current AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, and NIHSS certifications throughout the duration of the assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license in hand at time of submission (Temporary or Permanent; no EMSA) .
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (NIHSS may be obtained prior to start if not currently held).
• Minimum 2+ years of concurrent experience in ICU or applicable specialty.
• Travel nursing experience required.
• EPIC EMR experience, or combined EPIC/Cerner experience, within the last 6 months of work history required.
• Must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates who have been on assignment in the San Diego area for 9 or more months are considered local and are not eligible.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience floating across multiple units or campuses within a large health system.
• Familiarity with high-acuity ICU patient populations and complex care protocols.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a large, multi-campus health system offering diverse clinical exposure across ICU and step-down environments.
• 26-week contract with a structured night shift schedule providing consistency and work-life balance.