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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in San Diego, California

Explore a San Diego travel nursing job as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN), providing high-acuity adult critical care across a dynamic float-pool environment. This 13-week California travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to support diverse patient populations across multiple acute-care locations while collaborating with experienced interdisciplinary teams. Nurses with strong critical-care skills, adaptability, and a commitment to excellent patient care are encouraged to apply.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: San Diego-area acute-care facilities, California
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• End Date: April 5, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870–$1,970
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Float Expectations: Ability to work across three San Diego-area acute-care locations and, as needed, in an emergency department inpatient overflow setting
• Scheduling: A four-week schedule is provided approximately two weeks in advance; blocked scheduling and self-scheduling are not available
• Assignment Flexibility: The specific work location may be communicated approximately two hours before the shift based on census and unit needs
• Orientation: 12 hours, with required onboarding modules completed during orientation
• Time-Off Guidelines: Up to 7 days of requested time off may be considered; no requested time off during the first 21 days of the assignment

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical-care registered nursing experience
• Active California Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications
• Demonstrated proficiency with arterial lines, phlebotomy, PICC lines, chest tubes, mechanical ventilators, telemetry, and IV starts
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity settings
• Willingness to float between multiple locations and adapt to changing patient-care needs
• Two recent manager or supervisor references
• Influenza vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Preferred qualifications include pulmonary artery line experience, intracranial pressure monitoring experience, and a BSN

Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult patients in ICU and related acute-care settings
• Care for patients with cardiac, neurological, general medical, stroke, surgical, renal, liver solid-organ transplant, and trauma diagnoses
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilatory support, telemetry, arterial lines, chest tubes, PICC lines, and other critical-care interventions
• Perform comprehensive assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and therapies safely while monitoring treatment response
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Support safe patient transitions, admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergency interventions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow unit, facility, and professional standards
• Provide flexible coverage across assigned locations according to census, staffing, and patient acuity

About the San Diego, California Location

San Diego is a vibrant Southern California destination known for its mild year-round climate, coastal scenery, outdoor recreation, diverse neighborhoods, and welcoming community atmosphere. The area offers an excellent balance of professional growth and lifestyle appeal for healthcare professionals seeking a memorable California travel nursing assignment.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in San Diego, California.

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.