ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Los Angeles, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,800/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.33
- Weekly
- $2,800
- Yearly (full-time)
- $145,600
This job pays about $58.33/hour — 14% below 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, 48 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
- 2,168 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 221 of them in Los Angeles.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.25/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.45/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take on a 13-week travel ICU Registered Nurse contract in Los Angeles, supporting a float pool that may include ICU, medical-surgical, telemetry, PCU, overflow, and PACU units. You will work day shifts while bringing experience from a large hospital setting to a role that values adaptability across multiple high-acuity areas. PA line and Swan-Ganz experience is preferred. First-time travelers are welcome.
The assignment includes weekend coverage and floating as needed. Candidates must hold an active California RN license and current ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications. An EKG exam is administered during the first day of orientation and must be passed to continue the contract. A flu vaccine is required, and holiday coverage is part of the assignment.
Weather
Los Angeles typically offers mild, sunny weather with comfortable daytime temperatures, cool evenings, and limited rainfall—ideal for exploring the city between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
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Beach Day: Relax at Santa Monica Beach and stroll along the pier.
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City Exploration: Visit Griffith Observatory for skyline and Hollywood views.
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Day Trip: Explore the coastal town of Santa Barbara, including its waterfront and downtown.
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Arts and Culture: Discover the Getty Center’s galleries, gardens, and architecture.
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Day Trip: Spend a day hiking and sightseeing in Joshua Tree National Park.
Job Specifics
City and State: Los Angeles, California
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM; 4 shifts per week
Duration: 48 hours per week for 13 weeks
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