ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Los Angeles, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,681/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $74.47
- Weekly
- $2,681
- Yearly (full-time)
- $139,412
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $74.47/hour — 10% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,174 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 205 of them in Los Angeles.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.22/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.41/hour across 394 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your ICU nursing expertise to Los Angeles for a 13-week travel contract on 12-hour night shifts. This assignment is designed for a Registered Nurse with recent intensive care experience who is comfortable caring for critically ill patients in a high-acuity setting. You will use your clinical judgment, advanced assessment skills, and critical-care training throughout each overnight shift. Nurses with experience in dialysis, SLED, or similar therapies are especially well suited for this opportunity. Pack your clinical expertise—and maybe your sunglasses—for an assignment that combines meaningful ICU work with life in Southern California.
Weather
Los Angeles generally offers mild, comfortable conditions with plenty of sunshine, limited rainfall, and cooler evenings. Layers and a light jacket are useful for overnight shifts and coastal outings.
Fun Things To Do
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Beach Day: Visit Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, or Santa Monica for ocean views, walking paths, and local dining.
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Arts and Culture: Explore the Getty Center, its galleries, architecture, and panoramic city views.
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Day Trip: Spend a day in Santa Barbara enjoying the waterfront, Spanish-style architecture, and local shops.
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Day Trip: Explore Joshua Tree National Park for desert landscapes, scenic drives, and stargazing.
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City Adventure: Walk through Griffith Park and visit the Griffith Observatory for skyline and hillside views.
Job Specifics
Location: Los Angeles, California
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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