Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Medical ICU position requiring a CA RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and Epic experience.

• Medical ICU/Trauma ICU/Neuro ICU unit in an acute care hospital with a county-designated trauma center
• Day shift , rotating 3x12s or 4x12s with no blocked schedules
• Call is rare
• Uses Epic EMR
• Cares for patients with multi-system failure requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Manages patients requiring ICP and ventriculostomy monitoring

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• TNCC required, though candidates without it may be considered if obtained before start date
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Associate Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Completion of a Critical Care Nursing course required

• Provides nursing care, supervision, and delegation to ancillary personnel in the critical care setting
• Accurately interprets ECG rhythms and manages patients during life-threatening emergencies
• Verifies alarm settings with Monitor Technician per policy
• Position is represented by CNA
• No radius rule, with local rates matching travel rates
• Candidates with more than 5 days of requested time off will be automatically declined
• Candidates with a prior hit on their license will not be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-774181. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Medical 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.