ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Los Angeles, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,681/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $74.47
- Weekly
- $2,681
- Yearly (full-time)
- $139,412
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $74.47/hour — 10% 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
- 2,360 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 245 of them in Los Angeles.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.20/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.45/hour across 433 jobs).
Job description
Join us for a 13-week ICU travel assignment in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work 12-hour day shifts, providing critical care in a fast-paced environment. As a registered nurse, you’ll be applying your recent ICU experience—preferably with certifications like CCRN and NIH Stroke Scale—while immersing yourself in the unique rhythms of California's entertainment capital. Expect diverse patient cases and a supportive team, all while enjoying the ever-changing landscape of Los Angeles.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year in Los Angeles is typically mild and pleasant, with warm days and cooler evenings. It’s an ideal climate for outdoor activities and exploring the city’s sights without the extremes of seasonal weather.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Griffith Observatory and enjoy panoramic views of the city
- Take a day trip to Santa Barbara’s beaches and wine country
- Explore the Getty Center and its impressive art collection
- Go wine tasting in Malibu’s scenic vineyards
- Experience nature with a trip to Joshua Tree National Park
Job Specifics:
Location: Los Angeles, California
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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