Travel ICU RN - $2,381 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Long Beach, California.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

• Shift: 12-hour Nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years in an ICU setting
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Number of Beds: 32 (licensed for 40) organized in pods of 8
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Cerner
• Charge Nurse: Yes, with no patient assignment
• Nurse Aides: Typically 1 on days only
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue for RNs, Hunter Green for Nurse Aides
• Floating: May float to Telemetry and ED ICU/Telemetry holds

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients including those on ventilators and various types of drips (e.g., pressors, antiarrhythmics, sedation).
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; RN will read and interpret their own strips.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, including hospitalists and intensivists who are available in-house.
• Assist with advanced procedures related to neuro and cardiac care, sepsis management, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
• Participate in bedside reporting and huddle reports to ensure quality patient care transitions.

Orientation will consist of:

• Day 1: 8 hours with an ICU educator followed by 4 hours with a preceptor.
• Day 2: 12 hours with a preceptor.

Candidates are expected to maintain a professional appearance and are not permitted to wear acrylic nails or gel polish during their assignment.

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.