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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Napa, California

Explore a California travel nursing job as an ICU Registered Nurse in Napa, caring for critically ill patients in a collaborative intensive care environment. This 13-week assignment offers competitive weekly pay, advanced critical care experience, and the opportunity to enjoy Napa Valley’s renowned dining, outdoor recreation, and vibrant community.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000-$2,110
• Location: Napa, California
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, totaling 36 hours
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Variable schedule with 07:00 or 19:00 start times based on unit needs
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2
• Unit Profile: 20-bed ICU with an average daily census of approximately 10 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Charting: Epic experience preferred

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in California or a compact license in hand, as applicable
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience caring for ventilated patients and managing complex critical care conditions
• Experience with cardiovascular, medical, neurological, or surgical intensive care is strongly valued
• Familiarity with chest tube care, neurocritical care, infection prevention, and isolation precautions
• Ability to float to nearby sister locations when operationally required
• Willingness to provide weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled

ICU Nursing Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition while coordinating timely interventions
• Care for patients experiencing sepsis, respiratory failure, COVID-related complications, end-stage renal disease, trauma, and subdural hematoma
• Manage patients requiring ventilatory support, intracranial pressure monitoring, external ventricular drains, and CRRT using Prismaflex
• Provide perioperative and postoperative care for complex cardiovascular and neurosurgical patients, including those recovering from CABG, craniotomy, or neurosurgery
• Assist with chest tube insertion and removal and support the management of advanced cardiac devices such as IABP and Impella when indicated
• Administer medications and treatments safely, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Partner with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response, and other support teams to promote excellent patient outcomes

About the Location

Napa combines the energy of a welcoming Northern California community with the natural beauty of the Napa Valley. Candidates can enjoy acclaimed culinary experiences, scenic vineyards, mild weather, nearby hiking and cycling, and easy access to the greater San Francisco Bay Area during time away from the bedside.

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Napa, California, and take the next step in your critical care 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.