Travel ICU RN - $2,499 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carmichael, 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 and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. This is a night shift position requiring commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

• Unit: Russell ICU (RICU)
• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Number of Beds: 11
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, including those with conditions such as ARDS, Sepsis, Chronic Ventilation, and more.
• Administer and titrate vasoactive and sedation medications, insulin, and heparin as needed.
• Perform line placements and intubations as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hospitalists and intensivists, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and clinical judgment in managing patient care.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs continuously.
• Engage in self-scheduling and potential for extra shifts.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an ICU setting, with CRRT experience preferred.
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Skills: Strong cardiac skills are preferred; ability to read and interpret EKG strips is essential.

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirements: Willingness to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).
• Floating Requirements: May float to CSICU or other critical care units as needed.

A comprehensive orientation program will include training in the Medical ICU, as well as exposure to Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs.

• Pharmacy support is available 24/7.
• Self-scheduling options are provided, with schedules released four weeks in advance.

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.