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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs California for RNs

Top ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 57 of the best available ICU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 26 exclusive, high-paying Intensive Care Unit travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. California ICU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Antioch, Fresno, Vallejo, Vacaville and Fremont. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse in California as of Sep 1, 2024 was $2,508 weekly. Currently, you can find ICU jobs in California with a salary range between $1,731 to $3,273 per week. The city with the highest paying ICU job in California currently is Walnut Creek with a position for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU at $3,137 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find ICU travel nursing work in. Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center in Garden Grove, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding and MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in Arcata all have ICU departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ICU travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is Nov 4, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $3,149 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Jan 13, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $3,137 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in California including 13 weeks.

California is a popular place to work for ICU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in California with Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 57 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 7 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Palo Alto.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • November 21, 2024
  • 13
$2,158 to $2,379
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • November 17, 2024
  • 13
$2,158 to $2,379
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • November 17, 2024
  • 13
$2,158 to $2,379
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Bakersfield.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 N,
  • November 11, 2024
  • 13
$2,177 to $2,399
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 N,
  • November 11, 2024
  • 13
$2,177 to $2,399
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 D,
  • November 11, 2024
  • 13
$2,177 to $2,399
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Sacramento, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Sacramento.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sacramento, California – 95825
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,827 to $3,115
Weekly Pay*
order open for extension only
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sacramento, California – 95825
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,827 to $3,115
Weekly Pay*
order open for extension only
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sacramento, California – 95823
  • 12 N,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,827 to $3,115
Weekly Pay*
Will float as needed! Holiday time off – we can grant 1 winter holiday off, in a full 13- week contract with a maximum of 5 days (1 week) pre-approved time off. We always need RNs to work the day after Thanksgiving 11/29
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Highest Paying Jobs in Redding, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Redding.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Redding, California – 96001
  • 12 D,
  • November 24, 2024
  • 13
$2,153 to $2,373
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Redding, California – 96001
  • 12 N,
  • November 19, 2024
  • 13
$2,297 to $2,531
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Redding, California – 96001
  • 12 N,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 13
$2,153 to $2,373
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Arcata, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Arcata.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Arcata, California – 95521
  • 12 N,
  • November 20, 2024
  • 13
$2,173 to $2,394
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Arcata, California – 95521
  • 12 N,
  • November 8, 2024
  • 13
$2,173 to $2,394
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Statistics on ICU Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs in California

How much does an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in California?

An ICU nurse in California can make an average of $2,555 per week.

How much does a night shift ICU travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in California can make an average of $2,509 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift ICU travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in California can make an average of $2,566 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Intensive Care Unit jobs are available in California?

There are currently 57 Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Intensive Care Unit staff in California?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina in West Covina
  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento
  • Kingsburg Community Health Center in Kingsburg
  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster

What types of shifts are most common for ICU travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

What is the most common contract duration for ICU travel jobs in California?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Intensive Care Unit travel job in California is 13.

Locating ICU Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Antioch, Bakersfield, Palo Alto, Redding, and Sacramento have travel ICU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Nexxrad, AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina, UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Kingsburg Community Health Center and Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, all with nurse specialties and Intensive Care Unit staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Intensive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Intensive Care Unit professionals.
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 18, 11, 26, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Emergency Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94309), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94309), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, 7, 4, 25, 8, and 26
Departments
Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93384), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, and 18
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93384), Kern City (93309)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 7, 26, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
280 West MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94611
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Point (94610), Sharfter (94609), Grand Lake (94610), Rockridge (94618), Uptown (94617)
MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 6
Departments
Emergency Room House Supervisor Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Pre/Post Operative
Address
3800 Janes Rd
Arcata, CA 95521
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)
Adventist Health St. Helena
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 20, 10, 26, and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cardiovascular ICU Case Manager Emergency Room Home Health Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
10 Woodland Rd.
Saint Helena, CA 94576

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