ICU RN
Oakland, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a CA RN license and a minimum of 3 years ICU experience for a 13-week travel assignment.

Details

• ICU setting with a 1:2 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• EOW (every other weekend) requirement and additional weekends as unit need dictates
• On-call required as needed
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Ashby or Herrick Campus depending on census
• Floating notice typically given 1.5 hours prior to shift start, with shuttle service provided
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of ICU RN experience required
• Minimum 6 months of travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated patients, including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ventilator management
• Experience with cardiovascular procedures including CABG, Impella, IABP, TAVR, and Swan Ganz monitoring
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and management of acute/chronic renal failure
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and administering continuous IV sedation or paralytics
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience obtaining 12-lead EKGs and managing IV insulin protocols
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing services to ICU patients requiring close monitoring and complex interventions
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for the local rate
• Holiday coverage may be required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, with only one holiday request approved per contract
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Returning staff or travelers must have a minimum 1-year separation before reapplying
• Re-orientation only required if traveler has been separated 6+ months since last shift at this facility
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates