Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in Modesto, CA. Must hold an active CA RN license and have ICU experience with ACLS/BLS certifications.

The role requires vent management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care skills, with weekend and holiday coverage as needed. The assignment uses Epic EMR, includes travel nursing requirements, and offers comprehensive traveler benefits.

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Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

Modesto, California

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 13 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 15, 2026

Length

13 weeks

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1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with a valid CA RN license for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring critical care skills and ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

• Work in the ICU of an acute care hospital setting
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Epic charting system required
• Care for critically ill patients requiring ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and multisystem organ support

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• PALS certification required within 180 days of hire
• TNCC certification required within 180 days of hire
• NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire
• Epic EMR experience required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory/thoracic care required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Experience managing continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and neurological critical care required
• Preferred skills include CABG post-op care, Swan Ganz monitoring, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, and GI surgery care
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, care planning, and coordination of care for critically ill patients
• Deliver holistic, individualized nursing care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, and families to ensure timely and effective communication
• Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be eligible for local candidate rate
• Limited RTO approved during the contract
• Only one holiday request approved per contract
• Returning employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers considered for this role given prior travel experience preference

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,576/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$33,486

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$133,944

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,330/wk

Regular Hours

$26.00 x 24 hours/wk = $624

OT Hours

$58.83 x 12 hours/wk = $706

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,576/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,318 - $2,576. The $2,576 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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