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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareVacaville, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Vacaville, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$80.14
Weekly
$2,885
Yearly (full-time)
$150,020
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 1, 2026

This job pays about $80.14/hour — 19% 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 Travel Jobs – 13-Week Contract in Vacaville, California

Experienced ICU Registered Nurses are invited to join a collaborative critical care team for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Vacaville, California. Provide high-acuity patient care in a supportive hospital environment while enjoying Northern California living, with convenient access to local dining, outdoor recreation, and the greater Bay Area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Vacaville, California
  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Nursing
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,810–$2,960
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • End Date: January 30, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing contract

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
  • Recent ICU or critical care nursing experience required; 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 a related field preferred
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
  • Dialysis, SLED, or equivalent critical care experience preferred

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit
  • Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and promptly identify changes in condition
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Manage complex critical care needs, including patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-support interventions
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding treatment plans and clinical progress
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and support safe transitions of care

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Vacaville, California, and take the next step in your Northern California nursing career.

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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