Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CA RN license and 2 years of ICU experience.

• Acute care ICU with 32 all-private beds
• Patient ratios of 1:2, moving to 1:1 for high acuity cases
• Common diagnoses include trauma, GSW, severe head trauma, stab wounds, CABG, IABP, CHF, GI bleed, DKA, stroke requiring TPA, long bone fractures, GI surgeries, and major transfusions
• Manages critical drips including Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, TPA, and other vasoactive medications
• Ventilator management required
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Bedside Nihon Kohden telemetry monitors requiring independent strip interpretation
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
• Every other weekend required
• Coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays
• First to float among staff, primarily to Tele or occasionally ER for holds
• Charge nurse does not carry a patient load
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist, RT, and pharmacy support
• No dedicated IV team or nurse aides on unit

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• LA City Fire & Safety certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• BSN not required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred (reduces floor orientation to 2 days)
• Sheath pulling experience preferred
• EKG basic dysrhythmia course, pharmacology, and TNCC preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Provide critical care nursing to a complex ICU population including trauma, cardiac, and medically complex patients
• Bedside shift report is an expectation
• Should be familiar with stroke and cardiac prophylactic bundles, the ABCDE bundle for ventilator weaning and delirium/mobility management, and VAP prevention bundle
• Self-scheduling available for new schedules; added shifts are plugged in where needed
• Scrub color required:
  Navy
• Unit has a diverse staff and candidates should be confident and adaptable
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-777354. 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.