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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – California Travel Nursing Job | 13-Week Contract

Join a collaborative critical care team as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse in Vacaville, California. This on-site California travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity care to critically ill adult patients on a supportive hospital team, with convenient access to the Bay Area and Sacramento.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Vacaville, California
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and critical care nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,810–$2,960
• Start Date: November 1, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: 12-hour night shift, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Openings: 1

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent, full-time-equivalent Registered Nurse experience within the past 3 years
• Recent ICU or critical care nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related degree preferred
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
• Experience with dialysis, Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED), or equivalent therapies preferred

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Administer medications and treatments safely according to established clinical standards
• Monitor hemodynamic status, respiratory function, neurological condition, and other critical indicators
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary critical care team
• Support patients requiring complex therapies, including dialysis or SLED when indicated and within scope of practice
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate effectively during patient handoffs
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the plan of care
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and participate in resuscitation efforts

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Vacaville, California, and join a dedicated critical care team in Northern California.

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.