Travel ICU Float Pool RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Oxnard, California.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• 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 seeking an ICU Float Pool RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 3 years of ICU experience and CA RN licensure.

• Float pool position based in a 20-bed ICU/CCU, with required floating to a sister facility's 8-bed ICU approximately 9 miles away
• Floating also required to IMCU/stepdown, Observation, DOU, tele, or medsurg units as needed
• Patient ratios typically 1:2, occasionally 1:1
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, with every other weekend required
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Cares for complex ICU patients including neuro surgery (craniotomies, carotids, ventriculostomies, ICP monitoring), open heart, post-cath, impella, and balloon pump patients
• Manages drips including vasopressin, levophed, nor epinephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, propofol, and fentanyl
• Manages ventilated patients
• Second facility's ICU population includes sepsis, respiratory failure, pneumonia, stroke, and chronic vent patients, with increasing cardiac acuity
• Charge nurse coverage available depending on census
• Nurse aide support available at primary facility for blood draws, EKGs, and tech duties
• In-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage with on-call availability after hours
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support
• No IV team or dedicated monitor tech; nurses responsible for reading telemetry strips
• No CRRT or ECMO patients assigned
• Floor-specific orientation provided (3 shifts at primary facility; cross-site orientation at secondary facility)

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Travel RN experience preferred
• General ICU experience required; neuro or cardiac-specific ICU experience may also be considered
• Must be able to validate skills for impella and balloon pump care if applicable
• Driver's license copy 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 direct bedside critical care nursing across ICU and related float units
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required, typically one major and one minor holiday per rotation, aligned with permanent staff rotation
• Self-scheduling available but hours not always guaranteed
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet experience requirements
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year

American Traveler Job  #P-774927. 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 Float

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.