Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• 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 ICU RN for a 13-week nights assignment requiring a CA RN license and 2+ years of ICU experience.

• 8-bed ICU within an acute care hospital
• General medical/surgical ICU population including stable CVA post-TPA, respiratory failure, manual proning, COPD, CHF, and DKA
• No CABG or neuro surgery patients
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
• Charge nurse available, generally does not take patients but provides break relief
• No nurse aides on the unit
• Telemetry monitoring required; must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Ventilator management required (Galileo and G5 vents)
• No in-house hospitalist or intensivist; utilizes Telemed robot
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• No dedicated IV team
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a, with bedside report
• Self-scheduling available, finalized by manager, with schedules released 4 weeks out
• May be placed on-call if not needed in the department
• Every other weekend required
• Rotates holiday coverage with core staff
• Floating required to all other Sacramento facilities
• Floor-specific orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor
• Uses Cerner EMR

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Must successfully complete the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to confirmed offer
• Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration, reflecting legal name with no middle initial or middle name discrepancies
• Two supervisory or peer professional references required, one from within the last 12 months worked and one from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

• Provide direct patient care to a general medical/surgical ICU population
• Navy scrubs required; underscrubs must be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets optional and must be navy
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with Common Spirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Overtime and extra shifts may be available

American Traveler Job  #P-772945. 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

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.