Travel SICU​/TICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU
- Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Carmichael, California.

• Specialty:
  SICU
  - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/10/2026
• 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 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU/Trauma ICU position requiring a CA RN license and prior ICU experience with surgical or trauma patients.

• Acute care Level 2 trauma hospital setting in the SICU (Surgical ICU), with potential float to TICU (Trauma ICU) based on census
• SICU has 10 beds with patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, caring for postop vascular, fem-pop, EVAR, thoracic, and open abdominal surgery patients, including CRRT and ECMO cases
• TICU has 8 beds with ratios of 1:1 to 1:2 (1:1 for IABP and donor patients), caring for all trauma cases with CRRT and rapid infusers
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts starting at 0645 with bedside report
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required with core staff
• Self-scheduling available, finalized by management, with schedules posted 4 weeks out
• Floating required to other Sacramento-area facilities, with travelers first to float
• In-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and 24/7 pharmacy
• Charge nurse available for support and break relief
• Safety attendants (sitters) available as nurse aides

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• TNCC certification and prior trauma experience preferred for TICU assignment
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Background experience with surgical patients (CEA, fem-pop, EVAR, laparotomy, thoracic surgery) required for SICU
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Experience with ventilator management required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration, with legal name matching government-issued

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting, floating between Surgical ICU and Trauma ICU based on census needs
• Interdisciplinary rounds conducted daily for all patients in TICU
• Line placements and line insertions are common procedures in both units
• Floor-specific orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor
• Scrub color is navy, with undershirts in navy, white, or black; scrub jackets optional in navy
• Required to complete a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract signing, with two attempts allowed
• Required to pass a sterile technique assessment for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility within the associated health system within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-770394. 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
- Surgical ICU

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.