ICU Travel RN — California Nights (13-Week Assignment)

HealthForce Healthcare; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated nurse recruiter support

Travel logistics assistance

24/7 travel & clinical support

Opportunities for additional travel

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an ICU travel nurse in California for a 13-week assignment, starting November 2, 2026. The role requires nights and 12-hour shifts totaling 36 hours per week, with weekly pay between $2,159 and $2,260.

You will provide high-acuity patient care in a hospital ICU and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during the assignment. Requirements include an active CA RN license, ICU experience preferred, current BLS, and US work eligibility for the November start

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in California.
• ICU nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work nights and 12-hour shifts in a high-acuity ICU setting.
• Eligible to work in the United States and meet the assignment start date and duration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinate care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making.
• Develop and implement plans of care for ICU patients, including ongoing assessment, monitoring of vital signs, and timely escalation of clinical changes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, document care accurately, and communicate patient status effectively to the care team.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and ancillary services to ensure continuity of care and achievement of patient outcomes.

Skills

RN License CA

ICU experience

BLS certification

Night shifts

US work eligibility

Job description

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an ICU travel nurse in California for a 13-week assignment, starting November 2, 2026. The role requires nights and 12-hour shifts totaling 36 hours per week, with weekly pay between $2,159 and $2,260.

You will provide high-acuity patient care in a hospital ICU and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during the assignment. Requirements include an active CA RN license, ICU experience preferred, current BLS, and US work eligibility for the November start