Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Company: American Traveler
Location: Oakland
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 02/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for critical night shifts in California requiring an active CA RN license and recent ICU experience. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with critically ill adult patients - Night shift position from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts - 13-week contract assignment - Uses EPIC EMR system - Must provide high acuity nursing care to ICU patients as part of a multidisciplinary team - No difference in compensation between local and travel candidates - All licensure and certifications must be current and active at time of consideration - Not allowed to exceed two years of continuous or near-continuous assignment without a 90-day break as per tenure policy /n /n Requirements/n - Active CA RN license at time of consideration - Graduate of an accredited nursing program - Minimum one year of recent (within last three years) full-time equivalent ICU experience - Current BLS and ACLS certifications required - NIH Stroke Scale and CCRN certifications preferred - Dialysis and SLED experience preferred - Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field preferred - Last 4 digits of SSN and DOB required for consideration /n Benefits/n - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts /n American Traveler Job ID P-657159. 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 About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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