Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  01/04/2027
• 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:
  
  Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position across multiple UC San Diego campuses, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a valid CA RN license.

• Float pool ICU position covering multiple hospital locations including Thornton (La Jolla), Jacobs (La Jolla), Hillcrest, and East Campus (La Mesa)
• May float to EDIP (emergency department inpatient overflow) within the ER
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Patient population includes cardiac, neuro, general, stroke, medical, surgical, kidney, liver solid organ transplant, and trauma cases
• 4-week schedule provided two weeks in advance with no blocked or self-scheduling
• Facility assignment communicated via phone call 2 hours before each shift

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care setting required
• At least one year of full-time equivalent ICU experience within the past two years required
• Required skills:
  
  A-lines, phlebotomy, PICC lines, chest tubes, vent management, telemetry, and IV starts
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Preferred skills: pulmonary artery lines and ICP monitoring
• BSN preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• CPI Blue Card required in-hand for all float RNs

• Provide ICU-level nursing care across multiple hospital campuses based on census and unit needs
• Must be comfortable working across 3 different hospital locations during the contract
• Up to 8 hours of non-billable training modules included during orientation and annually
• Returning UC San Diego staff must have been gone a minimum of 1 year to return as a traveler
• RTO limited to 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first 21 days of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel

American Traveler Job  #P-770928. 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.