Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/03/2026
• 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 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

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

• Small 8-bed ICU in an acute care hospital with Trauma Level 3 designation
• Average census of 3-4 patients with 1:1-2 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Common diagnoses include sepsis, medical-surgical cases, DKA, CHF, and COPD
• Cardiac cath patients are transferred out as the facility lacks a cath lab
• Most patients are borderline stepdown level of care
• RNs required to titrate drips including Levophed, heparin, insulin, and dopamine
• Charge nurse takes a patient assignment
• No nurse aides on the unit, but a unit clerk is available
• Hospitalist in house 24/7 with tele-intensivist support also available 24/7
• Respiratory therapist in ICU 24/7 and takes a patient assignment
• RT equipment includes Via and Hamilton ventilators
• Phillips telemetry monitors with central monitoring tech support
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, with self-scheduling to some degree
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 4 shifts in 4 weeks
• Holiday coverage follows permanent staff rotation
• On-call is optional, not required
• Floating would rarely occur, but if needed would be to med-surg (1:5 ratio), peds (1:4, if qualified), or ER (if qualified)
• Uses Cerner EMR

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Dysrhythmia certification through AHA required (online course and exam accepted)
• PALS and TNCC certifications preferred
• 2-5 years of ICU specialty experience required
• Experience working in a smaller ICU setting required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must provide a copy of driver's license for consideration

• Must be able to hit the ground running and quickly adapt to a close-knit, family-oriented unit culture
• Strong team player mentality required to fit into unit dynamics
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2-3 shifts
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-771191. 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.