Travel ICU RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 09/15/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring an active CA RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, plus at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Details\n

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• Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of an acute care hospital setting
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• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
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• Every other Saturday/Sunday weekend rotation required
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• Holiday coverage as needed
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• Uses Epic charting system
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Requirements\n

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• Active CA RN license required
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• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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• PALS certification required within 180 days of hire
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• TNCC certification required within 180 days of hire
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• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
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• Epic EMR experience required
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• Prior travel nursing experience required
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• Trauma Level II hospital experience preferred
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• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care
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• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning (ETT, NT)
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• Experienced in titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and paralytics
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• Experienced in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
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• Experienced in stroke management, post-craniotomy, and post-neurosurgical care
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• Preferred experience with CABG and post-cardiac surgery care, Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery line and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
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• Preferred experience with GI surgery, phlebotomy, and hypothermia protocol (Arctic Sun)
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• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Deliver holistic, individualized nursing care including assessment, care planning, and coordination of transitions of care
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• Develop and implement care plans incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors
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• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers through effective communication
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• Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations to ensure optimal patient outcomes
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• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for the local pay rate
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• Returning employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
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• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
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• Observed holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
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• Must complete required lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
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• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
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American Traveler Job ID #P-740602. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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