ICU Travel Nurse - $2,401 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of an acute care hospital setting
• Care for critically ill adult patients with diagnoses including cardiac, open heart, sepsis, stroke, and post-procedure cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:1 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Uses Cerner PowerChart EMR and hardwired GE monitors
• Drips in use include vasopressors, nitro, heparin; vent management required
• Float to Tele and ER for ICU holds as needed
• No nurse aides, but a unit tech is present for support duties
• Expect to work holidays with permanent staff rotation
• Floor orientation includes 1 day on ICU and 1 shift on the Tele/stepdown unit
• Responsible for high-acuity adult critical care including cardiac, stroke, and post-operative management
• Will not be assigned fresh open heart or craniotomy patients
• Charge nurse available on unit without patient assignment
• RT and pharmacy available 24/7; in-house hospitalist or intensivist support at all times
• Patient satisfaction and compassionate care are strongly valued
• Travelers are first to float
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Holiday and weekend shifts are built into schedule; expect to be needed most during holidays

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC), not pending
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
• Minimum of 2 years ICU nursing experience; 3 years preferred unless from a large institution
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Ability to provide two references: one supervisor from the last 12 months, one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Successful completion of skills testing and a pass/fail sterile technique test on orientation day
• Cannot have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-598390. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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