Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,528 per week
Med Ninjas — San Diego, CA
$3,528/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Position: Travel RN – ICU
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Shift: As per facility requirements
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (if applicable)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks (if applicable)
Start Date: ASAP (if applicable)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care to critically ill and medically complex patients. The ideal candidate should have strong critical-care nursing skills, the ability to respond quickly to emergencies, and experience working in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Assess, monitor, and care for critically ill patients requiring intensive nursing care.
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Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and other critical parameters.
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Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and prescribed treatments.
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Manage and monitor ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, and other critical-care equipment.
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Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond promptly to medical emergencies.
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Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Maintain accurate patient documentation and follow established care plans.
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Provide patient and family education and emotional support.
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Follow infection-control protocols, patient-safety standards, and hospital policies.
Required Qualifications
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Current and valid RN license for the state of practice or compact license, as accepted by the facility.
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Previous ICU/critical-care nursing experience.
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Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and emergency-response skills.
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced critical-care environment.
Required Certifications
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BLS – AHA
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ACLS – AHA
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NIHSS
Med Ninjas Job ID #7158. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Med Ninjas
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits