Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Healthforce; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Travel onboarding assistance

Assignment extensions

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for an ICU travel assignment in Fort Bragg, California. The role runs for 13 weeks with a weekly pay range of $2,168 to $2,260, based on shift. Shifts are 12 hours, days, three per week (total 36 hours). Start date is 10/19/2026.

Responsibilities include delivering coordinated ICU care, monitoring patient status, administering medications, and supervising staff. Strong teamwork, communication, and ability to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with ICU experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel for a temporary assignment.
• Ability to start on or before start date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for ICU patients using established standards.
• Monitor patient status, document findings, and respond to deterioration.
• Administer medications and manage IV lines and life-support equipment.
• Supervise licensed/unlicensed staff and coordinate with physicians.
• Collaborate to develop and update individualized care plans across shifts.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety and infection control.

Skills

ICU nursing

Travel nursing

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – ICU travel assignment in Fort Bragg, California. Start date: 10/19/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,168 per week to $2,260 per week. Shift: 12-hour days, three per week (36 hours). This position supports a high-acuity ICU unit that provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for medical, surgical, and cardiac patients who have experienced shock, trauma, or other life‑threatening conditions.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,168–$2,260 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, three per week (36 hours)
• Start date: 10/19/2026
• Location: Fort Bragg, CA; ICU unit caring for a mix of medical, surgical, and cardiac patients

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for ICU patients in line with established standards of care and the nursing process.
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status; recognize and respond to deterioration; initiate appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications, manage IV lines, and operate or supervise life-support equipment as clinically indicated.
• Supervise and direct activities of licensed and unlicensed nursing staff; coordinate care with physicians and other disciplines.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and adjust individualized care plans; ensure continuity of care across shifts.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety, quality of care, and infection prevention practices.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a high-acuity ICU setting with critically ill patients
• Willingness to travel for a temporary assignment
• Availability to start on or before the stated start date
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; comfortable coordinating with multiple disciplines

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing and assignment onboarding
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Opportunities for extension or additional travel assignments

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.