Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – ICU travel assignment in Simi Valley, CA. Start date: August 17, 2026. 5-week contract in a high-acuity ICU unit delivering intensive medical, surgical, and cardiac care to patients with shock, trauma, or other life-threatening conditions. 36 hours per week across 3 x 12-hour day shifts. Weekly pay range: $2,161 to $2,335 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,161-$2,335 per week
• Contract duration: 5 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
• Start date: August 17, 2026
• Setting: ICU in a hospital environment
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0

Responsibilities

Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process
Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines using critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making
Provide intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for medical, surgical, and cardiac patients who have experienced shock, trauma, or other life-threatening conditions
Maintain accurate documentation, ensure patient safety, manage equipment and therapies, and advocate for patient comfort and dignity

Requirements

• Active registered nurse license in California (RN) and licensure in good standing
• BLS and ACLS certifications current at the time of assignment
• ICU or critical care nursing experience in a high-acuity environment preferred
• Ability to work 3x12-hour day shifts in an ICU setting
• Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to complete credentialing and onboarding processes
• Must be able to work in Simi Valley, CA

Benefits and Support

• Assignment support from a dedicated recruiter and travel team
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Weekly pay processed on a regular schedule
• 5-week contract with potential for future opportunities or extensions (as available)

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.