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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Los Alamitos, California

Join a dedicated critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Los Alamitos, California. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers an opportunity to provide high-acuity care to critically ill adult patients in an on-site hospital ICU/CCU. First-time travel nurses are welcome, and local candidates may also be considered. Enjoy the Southern California lifestyle with convenient access to beaches, parks, dining, and the cultural and recreational amenities of Orange County and nearby Long Beach.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU/CCU) nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Location: Los Alamitos, California
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Setting: On-site hospital ICU/CCU
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers are welcome; local candidates may also be considered

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California and in hand at the time of application
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic charting; Epic experience is required
• Ability to provide two recent supervisor references
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill adult patients in the ICU/CCU
• Monitor patient status and recognize changes requiring immediate intervention
• Manage dysrhythmias and perform ongoing cardiac assessments
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive intravenous medications according to clinical protocols
• Provide care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, or CPAP
• Manage arterial lines and provide central line care
• Perform airway suctioning, including endotracheal and nasotracheal suctioning, as indicated
• Maintain infection prevention and isolation precautions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Los Alamitos, California, and join a collaborative Southern California healthcare team.

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.