
ICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $83.33
- Weekly
- $3,000
- Yearly (full-time)
- $156,000
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 11, 2026
This job pays about $83.33/hour — 24% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,041 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 185 of them in Los Angeles.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.03/hour across 357 jobs).
Job description
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Panorama City, CA
Join a dedicated critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Panorama City, California. Provide high-quality care to critically ill adult patients during 12-hour night shifts while gaining valuable experience in the Los Angeles healthcare market.
This on-site intensive care opportunity is located in Panorama City, in the San Fernando Valley, with convenient access to diverse dining, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and the many opportunities of greater Los Angeles.
Travel ICU Nurse Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,920–$3,080
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Panorama City, California
- Start Date: November 11, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Work Setting: On-site Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California
- At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the past 3 years
- At least 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment skills, and the ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related degree
- Preferred: Two or more years of recent ICU experience, CCRN certification, NIH Stroke Scale certification, and experience with dialysis or SLED
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in an intensive care environment
- Perform focused and ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses
- Manage and monitor advanced therapies, equipment, and supportive interventions within scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate effectively during patient handoffs
- Support patient and family education while promoting safety, dignity, and evidence-based critical care
Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Panorama City, California, and join a dedicated critical care team in the Los Angeles area.
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.
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