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:
  
  11/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring Trauma Level I experience, CA RN license, and travel nursing background.

• ICU setting within a Trauma Level I hospital system
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle plus at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
• May float down or across the organization's 5 hospitals to like or lower acuity units (excluding ED)
• Uses Epic EMR system

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA required for BLS/ACLS); NIHSS may be obtained/renewed during onboarding if needed
• TNCC certification preferred
• 2+ years of ICU-specific experience, including recent experience within the past year
• 1.5 years continuous experience in specialty without breaks (unless floating or meeting equivalent ratio experience)
• Travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total and 6+ months continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
• Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience within the last 6 months
• Trauma Level I hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in critical care procedures including ventilator management, arterial line management, CRRT, EVD, ICP monitoring, and titration of vasoactive/sedation drips
• Experience managing post-craniotomy, stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury patients
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
• Must provide valid copies of all required certifications (no pending or expired certs) at time of consideration

• Provide critical care nursing to medical, surgical, neuro, and trauma ICU patients
• Collaborate within a high-acuity critical care team across a multi-hospital system
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed, with no additional requests after submission
• No first-time travelers accepted for this position
• Returning staff or travelers must wait 1 year before reapplying
• Extension policy allows up to 1 year, after which a 1-year wait is required before returning
• International travelers must have 1 year of recent or current U.S. work experience
• No local candidates within 100 miles of the facility, except LVNs/MAs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and ineligible

American Traveler Job  #P-779462. 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.