American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Carmichael, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN with a current CA license for a Surgical ICU position with trauma and surgical patient care, every other weekend required.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Surgical ICU with potential float to Trauma ICU within an acute care hospital
• Cares for both surgical and trauma patient populations, including vascular, thoracic, and abdominal surgeries, as well as trauma cases
• Typical ratios are 1:1 to 1:2, with 10 beds in SICU and 8 beds in TICU
• EMR system used is Cerner, experience preferred
• 12-hour day shifts starting at 6:45 AM, every other weekend required
• First to float policy applies, with floating possible to other Sacramento area facilities
• Rotating holiday coverage included
• Telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and experience with CRRT and ECMO are required
• Scrub color is navy
• Patient care responsibilities include post-operative monitoring, management of lines, drains, CRRT, ECMO, and ventilators
• Support from charge nurse, nurse aides, RT, and pharmacy is available 24/7
• Bedside report conducted at shift start
• Self-scheduling is available but finalized by unit manager; block scheduling generally not available
• 1–2 days of orientation with a preceptor is provided
• Travelers are prioritized to float if needed
• Scrub undershirts must be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets are optional and must be navy
• Passing internal dysrhythmia and sterile technique competency tests is required during orientation
• Candidates must be able to rotate in for holiday coverage with core staff

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience in ICU settings, with SICU/trauma experience preferred
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; TNCC preferred for TICU
• Must have ability to read and interpret EKG strips
• Previous employment within the last year at CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities (as direct employee) disqualifies candidates
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-649516. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Surgical ICU

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