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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Antioch, California

Join a critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Antioch, California. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to care for critically ill adult patients in a fast-paced intensive care environment while working a consistent 12-hour night schedule. Located in California’s East Bay, Antioch offers a welcoming community, outdoor recreation near the San Joaquin River Delta, and convenient connections to the greater Bay Area.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,810–$2,960
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and critical care nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Antioch, California
• Start Date: September 7, 2026
• End Date: December 5, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Work Setting: On-site hospital ICU

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience, preferably in an ICU or critical care setting
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California or the state where care is provided
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, clinical judgment, and communication skills
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care during overnight shifts in a high-acuity ICU environment
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field
• Preferred: Two years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Preferred: NIH Stroke Scale certification and CCRN certification
• Preferred: Experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent therapies

ICU Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive registered nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and escalate concerns promptly
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for therapeutic response
• Manage and monitor advanced equipment, invasive lines, and life-support therapies as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate treatment plans
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
• Educate patients and families while providing compassionate support throughout the care experience
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and compliance with clinical and hospital standards

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Antioch, California, and join a dedicated critical care team in the East Bay.

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.