Travel Nurse - RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2350 / Week

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Santa Cruz, CA. Shift : Inquire Start Date : 12 / 08 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks Pay : $2350 / Week

Travel ICU RN

Company :

Fusion Medical Staffing

Location :

Facility in Santa Cruz, California

Job Details

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Santa Cruz, California. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications :

One year of recent experience as an ICU RN

Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations

Current BLS (AHA / ARC) and ACLS (AHA / ARC) certifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification

TNCC, NIHSS certification

Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position

Summary :

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. This role encompasses assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life-support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The position requires strong critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics in high-acuity settings.

Essential Work Functions :

Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition

Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques

Operate and manage advanced life support equipment

Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs

Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status

Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters

Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards

Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations

Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care

Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training

Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks

Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency

Perform other duties as assigned within scope

Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Required Essential Skills :

Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills

The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language

Ability to read / comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend

Interpersonal Skills

Technical / Motor Skills

Mental Requirements

Sensory

Benefits Include :

Highly competitive pay for travel professionals

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours

Life and Short-term disability offered

401(k) matching

Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program

24 / 7 recruiter support

Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Why Choose Fusion?

At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.

Other Duties Disclaimer :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel ICU RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

About Fusion Medical Staffing :

Fusion Medical Staffing provides career opportunities to healthcare professionals by helping medical facilities fill their staffing needs. Fusion staffs a variety of specialties within the nursing and allied healthcare fields. We offer competitive pay packages and benefits that travelers deserve. At Fusion, you can

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choose your own adventure!

Fusion's purpose is to ensure that everyone we touch has a better life. We strive to be humble, driven and positive in all our actions!

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