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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSanta Clara, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 2, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$79.03
Weekly
$2,845
Yearly (full-time)
$147,940
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $79.03/hour — 17% 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

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Santa Clara, CA | 12-Hour Night Shift

Join a critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Santa Clara, California. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity care in a fast-paced intensive care unit while building valuable experience in Northern California’s innovative Silicon Valley region. Enjoy a consistent night-shift schedule, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and estimated weekly pay of $2,770–$2,920.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Santa Clara, California
  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and critical care nursing
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • End Date: February 13, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,770–$2,920
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Work Setting: On-site, high-acuity critical care environment

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
  • Recent ICU nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California
  • 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
  • Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
  • Experience with dialysis, SLED, or an equivalent therapy preferred

Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the intensive care unit
  • Perform ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established protocols
  • Monitor complex hemodynamic, respiratory, neurologic, and cardiac conditions
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Manage and monitor patients receiving advanced therapies, including dialysis or SLED when applicable
  • Provide patient and family education, support, and communication throughout the care process
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote quality, patient safety, and infection-control standards

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Santa Clara, California, and join a leading critical care team in Silicon Valley.

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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