Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

Ongoing shift coordination

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for an ICU travel assignment in Fort Bragg, CA. The position runs 13 weeks starting 10/12/2026 with 12-hour day shifts on a 3x12 schedule, totaling 36 hours per week.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,119 to $2,254 per week. The role requires an active RN license for the assignment location and ICU/critical care experience is preferred. 24/7 recruiter support and credentialing assistance are provided.

Qualifications

• RN license active and state-specific licensure for Fort Bragg, CA

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care for ICU patients; follow nursing process
• Monitor critically ill patients and perform timely interventions
• Administer medications and therapies; adjust care plans as needed
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
• Document patient status and communicate during handoffs
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and others
• Maintain patient safety and infection control; respond to emergencies

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – ICU in Fort Bragg, CA. This travel assignment starts on 10/12/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,119 to $2,254 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0 per week. Shift is 12-hour days on a 3x12 schedule, totaling 36 hours per week. The assignment is in a hospital-level ICU unit caring for medical, surgical, and cardiac patients requiring intensive monitoring and treatment.

Overview

Registered Nurse – ICU in Fort Bragg, CA. This travel assignment starts on 10/12/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,119 to $2,254 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0 per week. Shift is 12-hour days on a 3x12 schedule, totaling 36 hours per week. The assignment is in a hospital-level ICU unit caring for medical, surgical, and cardiac patients requiring intensive monitoring and treatment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,119–$2,254 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Travel assignment in an ICU unit
• Guaranteed hours: 0 per week

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care for ICU patients in accordance with established standards of care and the nursing process
• Monitor patients with critical conditions, including shock, trauma, and life-threatening events; apply clinical assessment and timely intervention
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies; monitor responses and adjust care plans as needed
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing staff; coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
• Document patient status, progress, and changes; communicate clearly during handoffs to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other specialists to develop and implement patient care plans
• Maintain patient safety and infection control practices; respond to emergencies and elevate as appropriate

Requirements

• Current, active RN license (state-specific licensure required to practice in the assignment location)
• ICU/critical care nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Availability for a 13-week travel assignment
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Capable of collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and providing patient- and family-centered care

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Assignment coordination and ongoing support throughout the shift
• Potential extension opportunities after the initial contract period