Travel RN - Trauma ICU

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Ventura, California

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 22, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma/Neuro ICU position requiring 3 years of Trauma Level II ICU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit setting with a dedicated Trauma/Neuro ICU focus
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Float required within service line, including to a nearby hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• Advance notice provided if floated, with a paid orientation for the floating facility

• Active CA RN license required (EMSA not accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of Trauma and Neuro ICU experience required, clearly documented in work history
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and TNCC or TCAR
• Preferred certifications: CPI and MAB
• Cerner charting experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation/management, multi-system organ failure care, IV insulin protocols, and GI surgery care
• Experienced in CVVHD/CRRT, shunt and fistula care, and renal failure management
• Proficient in arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Skilled in continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Experienced in CVA/acute stroke management, EVD care, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery management
• Knowledgeable in hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun and spinal cord injury/TBI care
• Competent in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP support, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experienced in chest tube assistance, suctioning, and use of PPE/isolation precautions
• Skilled in phlebotomy and surgical wound/wound vac care
• Recent Nursys report and one supervisory reference required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all employment gaps explained required for consideration

• Provide comprehensive critical care to trauma and neuro ICU patients with strict adherence to accurate documentation
• Unit conducts extensive chart audits, requiring high integrity in charting and assessments
• All requested time off must be submitted with the initial application; post-submission RTO requests will not be accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Facility-specific and unit-specific orientation provided; strong engagement and a positive learning attitude expected
• Interview availability required in Pacific Time
• 1-hour CA Harassment training course required

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Overview

$2,250/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,248

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$116,994

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,288/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600

OT Hours

$57.33 x 12 hours/wk = $688

Weekly Stipends

$962/wk

Lodging

$69.40 x 7 days = $486

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,250/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,025 - $2,250. The $2,250 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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