Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,560 per week
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing — Santa Cruz, CA
$2,560/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU RN – Nights
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Experience: 2+ years ICU experience required
Unit: 16 beds, expandable to 20
Ratios: 1:1–1:2
EMR: Cerner
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating: Required to Telemetry, typically 1:4
Required Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
PALS listed in unit requirements
- CCRN preferred
ICU Acuity / Patient Population
High-acuity ICU caring primarily for adults with some pediatric patients.
Experience may include:
- Neuro / craniotomy patients
- CABG / cardiac surgery
- TAVR & EVAR
- Trauma
- Overdose / psych
- tPA patients
- Therapeutic hypothermia
- ECMO
- Impella
- CRRT – PrismaFlex
- IABP / balloon pumps
- ICP monitoring
- ECOS
- Pediatric DKA and minor pediatric critical care
IABP and CRRT experience are not required. Permanent staff primarily manage these therapies; experienced travelers may complete facility education and bedside check-off.
Unit Support
- Charge RN available and does not carry a patient assignment
- 24-hour intensivist coverage, on-call overnight
- RT available 24/7
- Pharmacy available 24/7
- Daytime IV team
- No nurse aides
- Draeger ventilators managed with RT
- Phillips telemetry
Floating
Travelers may float to Telemetry with approximately 1:4 ratios.
Travelers are noted as first to float based on staffing and census needs.
Weekends & Holidays
- Every other weekend required
- May need to fill gaps in the weekend schedule
- Travelers participate in the holiday rotation
- Holiday RTO may be considered but is not guaranteed
Orientation
- 2 ICU orientation shifts
- Expected to work independently beginning on the 3rd shift
Cancellation Policy
Facility may cancel:
- Up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
- Up to 3 shifts for contracts shorter than 13 weeks
Additional Details
- Scrubs: Navy
- License can be pending at submission
Strong fit for an experienced ICU RN comfortable with 1:1–1:2 assignments, complex cardiac/neuro patients, ventilated patients, and floating to Telemetry when needed
About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits