ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Los Angeles, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,135/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.31
- Weekly
- $3,135
- Yearly (full-time)
- $163,020
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $65.31/hour — 3% 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
Take on a 13-week ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Los Angeles, California, working 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This ICU float pool assignment is designed for an experienced RN who can move where coverage is needed, including medical-surgical, telemetry, PCU, overflow, and PACU units. Weekend work and holiday availability are required, and floating is an essential part of the role. Candidates should have ICU experience, an active California RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIH certification, and experience in a facility with 400 or more beds. PA line and Swan-Ganz experience is preferred. First-time travelers are welcome, and an EKG exam is administered during orientation.
Weather:
Los Angeles typically offers mild, comfortable weather with plenty of sunshine, moderate daytime temperatures, and cooler evenings. Occasional light rain may pass through, but outdoor plans are generally easy to enjoy.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local outing: Explore Griffith Observatory and enjoy views of the Los Angeles skyline.
• Local outing: Walk along Santa Monica Pier and the nearby beaches.
• Day trip: Visit Joshua Tree National Park for desert scenery, hiking, and stargazing.
• Day trip: Spend the day exploring San Diego’s waterfront, neighborhoods, and attractions.
• Day trip: Visit Santa Barbara for coastal views, shopping, and local dining.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Los Angeles, California
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 4 shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks, 48 hours per week
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