Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/05/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a hospital assignment requiring CA RN licensure and prior travel nursing experience.

• ICU setting within a hospital network
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• May be required to float to like units or lower acuity units across the organization's 5 hospitals, excluding the ED
• Requires working 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
• At least one holiday, including the holiday weekend, must be worked

• Active CA RN license required, with no exceptions
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of total travel nursing experience required (except LVNs)
• At least 6 months of continuous travel experience immediately preceding consideration, with no significant gaps
• 1.5 years of continuous experience in the ICU specialty required, without breaks in specialty unless floating
• Epic or combined Epic/Cerner EMR experience within the last 6 months required
• Copies of required AHA certifications must be current, with no pending certifications accepted
• One supervisory-level professional reference required at time of consideration

• Provide direct patient care within a high-acuity ICU environment
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Returning travelers and former permanent staff may be considered after a 1-year break
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no additional requests after submission
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible, except LVNs/LPNs
• Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or more are considered local and are not eligible

American Traveler Job  #P-750184. 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

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.