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
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
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 your ICU expertise to Los Angeles as a Registered Nurse supporting an ICU float pool on a 13-week travel contract. This night-shift assignment includes caring for critically ill patients while floating to medical-surgical, telemetry, progressive care, overflow, and PACU units as needed. The schedule is four 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday coverage required. First-time travelers are welcome. Candidates should have ICU experience in a large facility, an active California RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications. PA line and Swan-Ganz experience are preferred. An EKG examination is administered during orientation and must be passed to continue the assignment.
Weather
Los Angeles typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with generally sunny days, cooler evenings, and occasional light rain. The climate makes it easy to enjoy outdoor activities before or after a night shift.
Fun Things To Do
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Beach Day: Visit Santa Monica Pier and enjoy the waterfront, shops, and ocean views.
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City Views: Explore Griffith Observatory and take in panoramic views of Los Angeles.
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Arts and Culture: Spend an afternoon at the Getty Center for art, architecture, and gardens.
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Day Trip: Head to Joshua Tree National Park for desert landscapes, hiking, and stargazing.
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Day Trip: Visit Santa Barbara for coastal scenery, local dining, and a relaxed change of pace.
Job Specifics
City and State: Los Angeles, California
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; four shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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