ICU RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,827/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care402 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a hospital assignment requiring CA RN licensure and prior travel nursing experience.
Details
- ICU setting within a hospital network
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- May be required to float to like units or lower acuity units across the organization's 5 hospitals, excluding the ED
- Requires working 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
- At least one holiday, including the holiday weekend, must be worked
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required, with no exceptions
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of total travel nursing experience required (except LVNs)
- At least 6 months of continuous travel experience immediately preceding consideration, with no significant gaps
- 1.5 years of continuous experience in the ICU specialty required, without breaks in specialty unless floating
- Epic or combined Epic/Cerner EMR experience within the last 6 months required
- Copies of required AHA certifications must be current, with no pending certifications accepted
- One supervisory-level professional reference required at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care within a high-acuity ICU environment
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
- Returning travelers and former permanent staff may be considered after a 1-year break
- Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no additional requests after submission
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible, except LVNs/LPNs
- Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or more are considered local and are not eligible
Facility
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
3 nurses recommend working with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Pros
Staff, location
Cons
Traffic, cost of living

- Short Term Acute Care
- 402 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona is very quick to respond, friendly, and gets you submitted fast. Highly recommend her.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
La Jolla, CA
About
San Diego is a sun-and-surf lover’s paradise. With more than 70 miles of beautiful beaches, an average of 263 sunny days per year and a climate that ranges from Mediterranean to subtropical, San Diego is one of the most popular destinations in the United States. It’s home to several popular theme parks, like SeaWorld, LEGOLAND California, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Decommissioned in 1992, the USS Midway aircraft carrier is now a floating museum permanently docked downtown, allowing visitors to experience firsthand what life was like aboard a United States Navy carrier. The Gaslamp Quarter is a 16½-block historic district in downtown San Diego, offering an array of dining, shopping and nightlife. The area also hosts special events throughout the year, including Mardi Gras, Street Scene Music Festival and Taste of Gaslamp.
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