Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring CA RN license, prior travel experience, and Epic proficiency.

• Work in the ICU/CCU unit of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30), Sunday through Saturday rotation
• Floating required
• Weekend coverage required

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, CPI (Blue Card from Crisis Prevention Institute, in hand), and NIHSS
• Epic EMR experience required and must be noted in work history
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Minimum one year of acute care experience required
• Specialty unit experience must include at least one year full-time equivalent experience within the past two years
• Skills required include cardiac monitoring and emergency response, management of dysrhythmias, IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator patient care, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Two supervisor references required

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill ICU/CCU patients, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of complex medication drips
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
• Previous employees must have been separated from the facility for a minimum of one year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Manager may or may not conduct an interview prior to placement

American Traveler Job  #P-775917. 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.