Travel

RN - ICU

American Traveler - 4.0 Carmichael, CA Job Details Contract $2,604.61 a week 6 hours ago Qualifications Intubation RN License Cardiac rhythm analysis BLS Certification Dressing changes ACLS Certification Driver's License NIHSS Certification Foley catheter Critical care (emergency response procedures) Critical care experience Aseptic technique Cardiovascular patient monitoring Critical illness management Cardiovascular medication administration

Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Nov 10, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

2 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring CA RN licensure and at least 2 years of critical care experience. Details Acute care ICU setting (Russell

ICU/RICU

) at a Level 2 Trauma facility 11-bed ICU with nurse:patient ratios of 1:1-2 Common diagnoses include ARDS, sepsis, chronic vent, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, and IABP Frequent line placements and intubations RNs required to titrate drips including vasoactive medications, sedation medications, heparin, and insulin Uses Cerner EMR 12-hour night shifts, EOW requirement Shift times are 6:45pm-7:15am or 6:45pm-7:15am with bedside report No call or standby requirement May float to CSICU and other critical care units within scope, including across 5 Sacramento facilities First to float designation Tele/monitor techs available during the day; RNs must be able to read and interpret EKG strips on Phillips monitors Requirements Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of RN experience required CRRT experience preferred Cardiac skill set preferred, though extensive CVICU experience not required Must pass Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to contract signing, with 2 attempts to score 80% Must pass a Pass/Fail sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) on first day of orientation Copy of driver's license required, reflecting legal name with no middle initial or middle name discrepancies 2 supervisor/peer references required: one supervisor reference within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility Additional Information Provide direct ICU-level nursing care including management of ventilators, titratable drips, and critical care interventions Unit/department orientation includes 2 shifts in Medical ICU and 1 shift each in Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs Charge Nurse/Nurse Shift Manager generally does not take patient assignments; relief charge duties occur 1 shift per week Nurse aides available only as safety attendants (sitters); unit uses primary nursing model Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage in house 24/7; Respiratory Therapy in house 24/7 ICU Pharmacy open during day shift, with pharmacy in house 24/7 Scrub color is navy, with undershirts in navy, white, or black; scrub jackets optional and must be navy Travelers will be required to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); holiday time off considered but not guaranteed Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered If the Dysrhythmia exam or sterile technique test is failed on the second attempt, candidates will be ineligible for 6 months with CommonSpirit facilities in the Sacramento region and Arizona