Travel ICU RN - $2,190 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 26-week night shift assignment across a multi-hospital health system, requiring Trauma Level I experience and prior travel nursing background.

Details

• ICU setting within a health system-wide float pool spanning 5 hospitals
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• 26-week assignment length
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Required to float down and across the organization to like or lower acuity units (excluding the ED)
• Float requirements apply at or below skillset, with occasional floating to other campuses/locations
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle
• At least one holiday required, including the holiday weekend
• Units include Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, and Trauma ICU
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (NIHSS may be obtained prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU-specific experience, with experience within the last year in an ICU setting
• 1.5 years of continuous specialty experience without breaks, except when floating or demonstrating equivalent ratio experience
• Travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial and central line management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, CRRT, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, EVD and ICP monitoring, and management of dysrhythmias

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including those requiring ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, and multisystem organ management
• Work within a float pool structure supporting multiple hospital campuses
• No first-time travelers considered for this position
• Returning staff and travelers eligible to reapply after 1 year from last assignment
• Maximum 7 days of RTO permitted, with no additional RTO requests allowed after consideration
• Candidates must not reside within 100 miles of the facility, except LVNs/LPNs
• Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or longer are considered local and ineligible
• Interview availability required, including specific days, times, and time zone

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.