Travel ICU RN - $1,827 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level I Trauma hospital position requiring CA RN license, ICU specialty experience, and weekend/holiday availability.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a Level I Trauma hospital setting
• Patient population includes Medical, Neuro, Surgical, and Trauma ICU cases
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Schedule runs Sunday through Saturday
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
• Required to work at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
• May be required to float down or across the organization to like units or lower acuity units (excluding the ED) across 5 hospitals in the San Diego area
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU-specific experience, with experience within the past year in an ICU setting
• 1.5+ years of continuous specialty experience required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required within the last 6 months of work history
• 1 year total travel experience required, with 6+ months of continuous travel experience immediately preceding consideration
• 1 supervisory-level reference required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, cardiac drip titration, CVA/stroke management, and cardiac monitoring/dysrhythmia management

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing services to ICU patients including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and administration of vasoactive and sedative medications
• Candidates must not reside within 100 miles of the facility to be eligible, except for LVNs/MAs
• Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or more are considered local and are not eligible
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted, with no new RTO requests after consideration
• Prior employees have a 1 year waiting period before returning to the health system
• Extensions are capped at 1 year, followed by a 1 year waiting period before returning
• International travelers must have at least 1 year of recent or current U.S. work experience
• Hard start date required for either 8/24 or 9/14

American Traveler Job ID #P-738739. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.