Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,618 per week in Sacramento, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Sacramento, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,618 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/3/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Sacramento, California, 95823! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Ability to read and interpret EKG strips; experience with ventilators; comfort with comfort care patients; capability to participate in multidisciplinary rounds. Description: Unit consists of 12 beds. Patient ratios are typically 1:1 to 1:2, though 1:1s occur infrequently. The electronic medical record system used is Cerner. Charge nurse usually does not take patients but provides break relief. No nurse aides are available on the unit. Weekend shifts require a minimum of four shifts in a four-week period. Holidays rotate with core staff. Scrub colors are navy, with undershirts being navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets are optional but must be navy. Telemetry capabilities are essential. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7. Pharmacy services are available 24/7. Shifts start at 07:00 and end at 07:30, with report conducted at the bedside. Self-scheduling is in use, with schedules available four weeks in advance. Travelers can mark themselves available for extra shifts and trade with other staff. Block scheduling is generally not available. Floating may occur to other facilities, though mid-shift floats are rare. Floor-specific orientation includes 1 to 2 days with a preceptor. Common diagnoses include medical/surgical ICU patients, non-STEMIs, CVAs, multi-organ failure, sepsis, respiratory failure, and post-operative complications. Common bedside procedures include TEEs and bronchoscopy. Comfort care patients are frequently present in the ICU. Cancellations may occur for up to four shifts during a 13-week assignment. Charting is completed using the Cerner system. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29050760EXPTEMP

Keywords: TravelNurseSource, Sunnyvale , Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,618 per week in Sacramento, CA, Healthcare , Sacramento, California