Travel Registered Nurse ICU

Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse specializing in Intensive Care, where your expertise saves lives and shapes outcomes for patients facing critical moments. In Fort Bragg, California, and across a network of U.S. locations, you’ll join a purpose-driven team that values precision, compassion, and ongoing growth. From ventilator management to complex hemodynamic monitoring, your ICU skills will be at the forefront of patient care, while you expand your clinical repertoire through diverse assignments that challenge and inspire you.

This opportunity begins on 03/02/2026, with assignments measured in weeks and designed for skilled professionals who thrive under pressure and in dynamic environments.

Fort Bragg’s coastal charm and natural beauty offer a unique backdrop for a demanding clinical role. Picture mornings along the Pacific, serene beaches, and easy access to redwood forests and scenic parks after shifts. The experience extends beyond the unit, with the chance to work in multiple locations across the country, exposing you to different hospital cultures, patient populations, and ICU protocols.

This variety sharpens your clinical judgment, broadens your professional network, and enhances your adaptability—qualities that benefit both your career and your personal journey.

In this ICU RN role, you’ll lead essential patient care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. Core responsibilities include thorough critical care assessments, invasive monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive infusions, and rapid response to clinical changes. You’ll translate orders into precise interventions, maintain meticulous documentation, and support families with clear, compassionate communication. The position also invites you to grow through expanded responsibilities, whether pursuing advanced certifications, honing leadership skills, or contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

The travel aspect brings exposure to varied patient cohorts and unit cultures, while offering paths to extended assignments that align with your career goals.

Benefits are designed to recognize your expertise and your life beyond the bedside. You’ll receive competitive weekly pay in the range of $1,817 to $1,947, with opportunities for a signing bonus and housing assistance to ease transitions. The program also offers extension possibilities that let you lengthen assignments when you find a location that resonates with you, helping you establish continuity and deepen your impact.

A robust 24/7 support network is available while you’re traveling, ready to assist with scheduling, credentialing, onboarding, or urgent clinical questions. Comprehensive support—from orientation to ongoing mentorship—ensures you feel confident on day one and supported throughout every shift.

Company values center on empowering our staff, accelerating career advancement, and cultivating a collaborative, respectful work environment. We’re committed to helping you reach your professional goals through structured pathways, ongoing education, and access to leadership opportunities. Your growth is framed not only by clinical excellence, but by the well-being and satisfaction that come from meaningful, sustainable work.

Ready to take the next step? If you’re a dedicated ICU nurse who thrives in complex, fast‑paced settings and you’re excited by the prospect of work across California and beyond, apply now. This is your chance to join a team that values your expertise, supports your development, and celebrates your impact on patients and families. Begin your journey on 03/02/2026 with a contract measured in weeks and explore the possibilities travel nursing offers—the chance to build diverse experience, meaningful relationships, and a fulfilling career.

The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

Shift Shield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.