Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel logistics

Assignment support

Recruiter support

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a travel ICU assignment in Tehachapi, CA. The nights shift is 24 hours per shift for a 13-week duration, starting 11/16/2026.

This role involves coordinating nursing care in a hospital ICU environment and working with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include ongoing patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, care plan adjustments, and discharge planning collaboration.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with ability to work nights in a hospital ICU.
• Experience in ICU nursing and patient care coordination.
• Nursing licenses and certifications as required by Job Notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per standards and nursing process.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust care plans as needed.
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate care with other disciplines.
• Collaborate with physicians to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Exercise critical thinking in clinical decisions.

Skills

Nursing experience

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Education

RN license

ICU experience

Tools

ICU equipment familiarity

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Tehachapi, California. This travel assignment starts on 11/16/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay is $440-$448 per week, with 48 hours per week on a nights, 24-hour shift within a hospital setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $440-$448 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 24 hours
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: Hospital ICU environment
• Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process
• Assess patient status, monitor vital signs, and implement or adjust care plans as needed
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care, interventions, and discharge planning
• Exercise critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent discretion in clinical decision-making

Requirements

• License requirements: See Job Notes
• Certifications: See Job Notes
• Experience requirements: See Job Notes
• Education requirements: See Job Notes
• Ability to work nights in a hospital ICU setting

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support
• Start date coordination and scheduling assistance
• Travel logistics assistance

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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.