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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Modesto, California

Apply for an ICU Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Modesto, California, requiring 2+ years of recent intensive care experience and a current California RN license. This 13-week night-shift opportunity offers care in a 44-bed adult intensive care unit with a supportive interdisciplinary team, an approximately 2:1 patient ratio, and exposure to complex medical, surgical, neurologic, and cardiovascular cases. Located in California’s scenic Central Valley, Modesto offers an inviting community, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to destinations such as Yosemite National Park and the Bay Area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Modesto, California 95355
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,230–$2,350
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• End Date: January 26, 2027
• Duration: 13-week ICU travel nursing contract
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift
• Shift: Nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Adult ICU with approximately 44 beds and a daily census of about 40 patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 2 patients per nurse
• Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday and Sunday; holidays as needed
• Floating: Occasional floating may be required

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or adult critical care nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification required within 180 days of the start date
• TNCC or TCAR certification required within 180 days of the start date
• NIHSS certification required within 90 days of the start date
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health records (EHR)
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate individualized nursing care for critically ill adult patients
• Care for patients requiring ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, sedation, vasoactive infusions, and cardiac drips
• Manage patients with acute and chronic renal failure, multisystem organ dysfunction, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-operative cardiac or neurosurgical conditions
• Monitor arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring when indicated
• Interpret arterial blood gases, cardiac rhythms, and 12-lead ECGs to support timely clinical intervention
• Administer medications, blood products, IV insulin protocols, emergency therapies, and procedural sedation according to established standards
• Provide patient and family education while supporting transitions of care and continuity across the healthcare team
• Communicate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, rehabilitation services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, evidence-based practices, infection-prevention standards, and applicable regulations

Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced critical care team in Modesto.

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.