ICU | Registered Nurse

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift in Los Angeles, CA

Apply now for a travel ICU Registered Nurse job in Los Angeles, California, caring for critically ill adults on a 12-hour night shift.

Position Overview

Join a dedicated critical care team as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse serving patients in the Los Angeles area. This Southern California travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is confident caring for critically ill adults in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams while delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care. Los Angeles offers year-round sunshine, diverse dining and cultural experiences, and convenient access to beaches, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.

Travel ICU Nursing Job Details

• Location: Los Angeles, California area
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,630–$2,770
• Start Date: December 9, 2026
• Assignment End Date: March 6, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week, generally three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Work Setting: On-site hospital position

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent registered nursing experience within the past 3 years
• Recent ICU nursing experience strongly preferred; 2 years preferred
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-acuity critical care environment
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related field preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale certification and CCRN certification preferred
• Experience with dialysis, Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED), or equivalent therapies preferred

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Assess patient conditions, identify changes in clinical status, and promptly escalate concerns
• Administer medications, therapies, and treatments safely and accurately
• Monitor advanced patient care needs, vital signs, laboratory results, and hemodynamic status as applicable
• Operate and monitor specialized critical care equipment according to established protocols
• Support patients receiving complex therapies, including dialysis or SLED when qualified
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, nursing colleagues, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care needs
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, quality outcomes, and compassionate patient care

Apply now to join a Los Angeles ICU nursing team and advance your travel nursing career in Southern California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.