Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
Sonora, California
Staffing partner
This role comes through HealthForce Healthcare, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- ICU · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseActive Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California)
- Term
- 13 weeks · starts Jun 1, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California) Check your license
- Certification
- AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS; AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS (all required)
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years ICU/critical care nursing experience with ICU work in the submitted unit specialty within the last 3 months
- Experience
- Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills (required)
- Also asks
- Ability to work night shifts on a 3x12 schedule; travel assignment; willingness to relocate to Sonora, CA if applicable
- Also asks
- When submitting a profile, please include RTO, Birthdate, and Social
Preferred
- Education
- Master’s Degree Master’s Degree (preferred)
- Experience
- Five years of technical experience Five years of technical experience (preferred)
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most California travel postingsCalifornia travel postings that state pay run $1,800/week to $3,220/week, the middle half $2,080/week to $2,870/week, across 328 postings.
Benefits
- Travel Support
- Credentialing Assistance
- Onboarding Assistance
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
The workplace
- Staffing partner
- HealthForce Healthcare
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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Overview
Registered Nurse — ICU (Nurse Lead) travel assignment in Sonora, CA. ICU specialty within a Short Term Acute Care Hospital. Start date: 06/01/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,822–$1,855 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Employment Type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. This assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,822–$1,855 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: ICU in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital
- Role: Nurse Lead with supervisory responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as an ICU RN Lead during night shifts (3x12), supervising bedside staff and coordinating care plans
- Monitor and respond to critical patient conditions, perform complex assessments, and implement interventions per unit protocols
- Administer medications, titrate therapies, and interpret monitors under physician orders; coordinate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and ancillary teams
- Ensure accurate documentation, care planning, and compliant handoffs during shift changes; participate in daily rounds and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
- Maintain patient safety and quality standards, including infection control, critical event management, and escalation of changes in condition to the charge nurse or physician
- Demonstrate supervisory skills, support training of new staff, and uphold unit policies and evidence-based practices
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience
- Minimum 3 years ICU/critical care nursing experience with ICU work in the submitted unit specialty within the last 3 months
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Certifications
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS; AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS (all required)
- Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills (required)
- Five years of technical experience (preferred)
- Master’s Degree (preferred)
- Ability to work night shifts on a 3x12 schedule; travel assignment; willingness to relocate to Sonora, CA if applicable
- When submitting a profile, please include RTO, Birthdate, and Social
Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
- Ongoing support throughout the assignment
- Access to nationwide travel opportunities through the organization
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
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What's around it?
Sonora, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,238/mo
- Household income
- $82,690/yr, all local households, not nurse pay