Travel ICU Critical Care Float RN - $2,853 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Mission Viejo, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Critical Care Float Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/17/2026 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 17, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float position requiring a California RN license and at least 1 year of ICU experience. Details Work in the ICU within a float pool, with potential floating to Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, or lower acuity units including telemetry Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM) Patient ratio of 1:2 Float required, including up to 100% of shifts and to a sister facility nearby Weekend requirement of at least every other weekend, likely to exceed to meet unit needs No on-call responsibilities Epic EMR used for charting Requirements Active California RN license required Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required; CPI and MAB preferred Teaching hospital, Trauma Level I, and Trauma Level II experience preferred Experience with IV therapy, central/arterial line management, PICC lines, and blood product administration required Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, and ABG interpretation required Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, continuous IV sedation, and procedural sedation required Experience with CVA/stroke management and renal failure care required Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and multisystem organ dysfunction care required Experience with IV insulin protocols required Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required Full SSN and DOB required for submission Additional Information Provide critical care nursing within ICU settings, with potential assignment to lower acuity floors as needed Must be open to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be accommodated RTO must be submitted at time of application; minimal RTO requests are recommended to avoid delays First-time travelers are welcome to apply Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel clinician and must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility Local candidates within 50 miles may be accepted at a lower bill rate Royal blue scrubs required for RN staff Free parking provided Facility does not accept candidates with Nursys or background check hits American Traveler Job ID P- . 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.5c143e31-5e -b d