Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Merced, CA
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,611/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/02/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,611/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $1,344/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,267/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health savings account
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Description

  • Unit: ICU, 20 beds
  • Shift: 12 HR Nights, 7p–7a
  • Experience: ICU experience required
  • Ratio: 1:2
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • Preferred: CCRN, basic critical care course
  • Charting: Cerner
  • Patient Population: Sepsis, DKA, COPD, CVA, GI bleeds, post-op recovery and cardiac patients
  • Drips: Propofol, norepinephrine, Versed
  • Vents: Required experience; RT available 24/7
  • Telemetry: Nurses read and interpret their own strips
  • IV Skills: Strong IV skills required
  • Floating: Required to Med/Surg and Tele; travelers are first to float and may take 4–5 patients
  • ED Float: May be deployed to ED to care for boarded ICU patients
  • Standby: 30-minute response time; standby without being called in counts as a cancellation
  • Weekends: 2 weekends per 4 weeks
  • Holidays: As needed
  • Scrubs: Navy
  • Block Scheduling: Not available
  • BSN: Not required
  • License: Must have license to submit
  • Cancellation: Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts on a 13-week assignment

Employer

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing

About

Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.

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About Merced, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Merced, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Merced's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high is around 95°F, and the winter average low is around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.
Transportation
  • Merced is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • Merced has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Merced offers a variety of restaurants, especially with diverse cuisines.
  • It has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters.
  • Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, and water sports on nearby lakes.
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