ICU RN
Burlingame, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel contract requiring a CA RN license, prior travel experience, and the ability to float across multiple inpatient units.

Details

• Hospital-based ICU setting with float responsibilities to the SDICU, Telemetry, and Med/Surg units
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Epic EMR required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 4 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Core ICU skills required include: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care/management, PICC line management, ventilator management, care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, interpretation of ABGs, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, CVA/acute stroke management, cardiac monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring, CVVHD/CRRT, and IV insulin protocols
• Preferred advanced skills include: ECMO and nurse-driven ECMO protocols, Impella, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, TAVR, post cardiac surgery care (directly from OR), epicardial pacing wire management, ICP monitoring, EVD management, post craniotomy and neurosurgery care, and lumbar drain management
• 2 supervisory references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler; former manager's name must be provided on the application
• Local candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are accepted
• RTO is capped at 7 days per contract; only 1 holiday per contract may be requested off
• Holidays with coverage expectations include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day — each holiday period runs from 19:00 the evening before through 07:00 the morning after
• A 7-year work history verification is required for all candidates
• All certifications must be issued by AHA or ARC