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American Traveler

Travel SICU Registered Nurse - $2,401 per week

American Traveler, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

SICU - Surgical Intensive Care

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position requiring a CA RN license and advanced critical care skills.

Responsibilities

Work in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) of an acute care hospital

47-bed ICU with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 and 1:2

Patient population includes post-cardiac procedures (TAVR, PCI), open heart surgery, stroke, neuro, sepsis, DKA, and other critical cases

RNs are required to titrate both common titratable and set-rate drips

Equipment used includes ventilators, Cpap, BiPap, Nitric oxide, GE bedside and central tele monitors

RNs are responsible for reading and posting telemetry strips every 4 hours

Cerner EMR system is used

12-hour day shifts with every other weekend required

Float to telemetry units as needed

On‑call requirements are present

Self‑scheduling is allowed unless otherwise specified

Hospital‑provided navy blue scrubs are required

Responsibilities include managing critically ill patients, titrating drips, and operating advanced ICU equipment

ICU techs/CNAs present to support nursing staff

24/7 intensivist and respiratory therapist coverage in the unit

Unit‑specific orientation is provided after general hospital orientation with 1 shift in ICU and 1 in telemetry

RNs must pass Relias Dysrhythmia and sterile technique testing if required for the region

Candidates may not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities in the past year

No holiday coverage required for this assignment

Requirements

Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted

Minimum 2 years of recent SICU or ICU experience

Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS

Proven skills with vasoactive drips, lines, and ventilator management

Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips

Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one from a peer or supervisor within the past 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-596819. 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

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry‑free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in‑house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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