ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Sacramento, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,878/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $79.94
- Weekly
- $2,878
- Yearly (full-time)
- $149,656
This job pays about $79.94/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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,341 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 35 of them in Sacramento.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.00/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.39/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Join a critical-need Intensive Care Unit assignment in Sacramento as a travel Registered Nurse. You will care for critically ill patients during 12-hour night shifts, using your ICU experience to monitor complex conditions, support stabilizing interventions, and collaborate with the care team. This contract offers the opportunity to work in a specialized critical-care setting while enjoying the culture, food, and outdoor attractions of California’s capital city.
Weather:
Sacramento typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with cooler evenings and generally pleasant daytime temperatures. Some rainy days are possible, making a light jacket and flexible plans useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Downtown Exploration: Visit Old Sacramento, browse local shops, and enjoy waterfront dining.
• Museum and Art Day: Explore Sacramento’s museums, galleries, and cultural attractions.
• Day Trip — Napa Valley: Spend the day touring wineries, enjoying scenic views, and sampling local cuisine.
• Day Trip — Lake Tahoe: Take in mountain scenery, lakeside views, and outdoor recreation.
• Farm-to-Fork Dining: Discover Sacramento’s restaurants, farmers markets, and locally focused food scene.
Job Specifics:
Location: Sacramento, California
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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