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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareLos Angeles, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$75.00
Weekly
$2,700
Yearly (full-time)
$140,400
Start date
December 9, 2026

This job pays about $75.00/hour — 11% 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.

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Job description

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Los Angeles, CA

Apply now for an ICU travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California, and provide high-acuity care to critically ill adult patients on a dedicated intensive care team. This California travel nurse opportunity offers 12-hour day shifts in a fast-paced ICU, plus the energy, diversity, and year-round appeal of the San Fernando Valley. Enjoy convenient access to metropolitan amenities, dining, entertainment, and Southern California outdoor destinations while advancing your critical care nursing career.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Nursing
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,630–$2,770
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Start Date: December 9, 2026
  • Contract Duration: Approximately 12 weeks, ending March 6, 2027
  • Position Type: Travel nursing contract

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the past 3 years
  • Recent ICU or critical care nursing experience strongly preferred; 2 years preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related degree preferred
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
  • Experience with dialysis, SLED, or an equivalent therapy preferred

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care to critically ill adult patients in an intensive care unit
  • Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in clinical status
  • Administer medications and therapies safely in accordance with provider orders and established protocols
  • Recognize clinical deterioration and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Support patients and families through education, communication, and compassionate critical care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation while following hospital policies, ICU nursing standards, and infection-prevention practices

Apply now for this Los Angeles ICU Registered Nurse travel contract and join a critical care team in Southern California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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