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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Sacramento for RNs

Find Top RN Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Sacramento, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in and around Sacramento, California. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Sacramento area. We also have 3 exclusive, high-paying Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job(s) you won’t find anywhere else. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Sacramento’s ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

An ICU travel nurse salary in the Sacramento area is excellent.
As of Dec 1, 2024, the average Intensive Care Unit travel nurse working in Sacramento and surrounding areas earned about $2,683 weekly. Today you can find ICU jobs with a salary range between $2,765 to $3,047 per week.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ICU travel jobs in Sacramento. The earliest start date in Sacramento is Mar 3, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $3,047 per week. The latest start date for an ICU job in Sacramento is Mar 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $3,047 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in Sacramento including 13 weeks.

Sacramento is a great location for ICU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Intensive Care Unit Jobs in or near Sacramento

We have 3 Intensive Care Unit jobs in Sacramento, CA and 45 Intensive Care Unit jobs in California, and 366 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sacramento, California – 95825
  • 12 D,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,765 to $3,047
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sacramento, California – 95823
  • 12 N,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,765 to $3,047
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sacramento, California – 95825
  • 12 N,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,765 to $3,047
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Vacaville, California – 95688
    Distance from Sacramento: 31 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,775 to $3,058
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Vacaville, California – 95688
    Distance from Sacramento: 31 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,775 to $3,058
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Walnut Creek, California – 94596
    Distance from Sacramento: 56 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,846 to $3,137
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Walnut Creek, California – 94596
    Distance from Sacramento: 56 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,846 to $3,137
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Richmond, California – 94801
    Distance from Sacramento: 64 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,846 to $3,137
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Richmond, California – 94801
    Distance from Sacramento: 64 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,846 to $3,137
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Santa Rosa, California – 95403
    Distance from Sacramento: 67 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,755 to $3,036
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Santa Rosa, California – 95403
    Distance from Sacramento: 67 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,755 to $3,036
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Sacramento: 68 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,816 to $3,103
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Leandro, California – 94577
    Distance from Sacramento: 69 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,816 to $3,103
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Rafael, California – 94903
    Distance from Sacramento: 70 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,772 to $3,055
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Rafael, California – 94903
    Distance from Sacramento: 70 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,772 to $3,055
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Modesto, California – 95356
    Distance from Sacramento: 71 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,775 to $3,058
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Modesto, California – 95350
    Distance from Sacramento: 71 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,384 to $2,627
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Strokes/tPA, Trauma, Thrombectomies, Craniotomies, EVD drains, Subdural drains, Coiling, Burr Holes # of Beds: 8 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:2 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: navy blue preferred Areas of Float Support: within scope Special Procedures: Trachs, PEGs, EVD Drains, Central Lines, Chest tubes, intubations.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sonora, California – 95370
    Distance from Sacramento: 73 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,849 to $2,037
Weekly Pay*
Sonora is a great base camp for a visit to Tuolumne County. It’s an easy access point to all of the fun in the surrounding area with many lodging options. Its historic downtown “Where It All Happens,” is home to shops, restaurants, and fascinating museums, just to name a few things to do! 7 Things To Do In Sonora 1. Explore and Shop in Historic Downtown –One of the best ways to experience the history of a town is strolling through the historic downtown region 2. Immerse Yourself in History –As one would expect of a city with so much history, Sonora has amazing museums that keep the stories of the town at the forefront. 3. Quench Your Thirst –What would a Gold Rush town be without drinking establishments? Not to worry, Sonora’s got it covered. 4. Enjoy A Great Meal –Traveling and exploring will always make you hungry. Sonora has a wide array of unique food options and distinctive eateries that will make dining a memorable part of your trip 5. Find the Art Scene Sonora has it all when it comes to arts and entertainment. From art galleries and studios to superior live performances and concerts, there’s something to please the artistic tastes and amusement of everyone. 6. Experience 2nd Saturday Art Night Try to time your visit to include the second Saturday of the month – any month – throughout the year. The merchants in Sonora’s historic downtown stay open late and open their doors to local musicians and artists for all to enjoy during 2nd Saturday Art Night. 7. Enjoy the Outdoors –Sonora has plenty of things to do for the outdoors enthusiast.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Francisco, California – 94115
    Distance from Sacramento: 75 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,705 to $2,981
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from Sacramento: 86 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,741 to $3,021
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order to AMN.Under the management of a major hospital system this location specializes in services that include cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, this medical center includes our hospital and several outpatient facilities. Only 27 miles from downtown San Francisco, Redwood City offers Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make this an inviting community for the entire region. Enjoy 13 weeks of exploration on your next 13 week assignment. The ICU of this hospital specialized in Neuro procedures, with a 2:1 ratio. Patient population include: Neuro AVM/EVD/ INR, in a 16 bed unit. Medications include:Neo0synephrine, cardene, propofol, magnesium, 3% sodium, Insulin, Dopamine, HEparin, Levophed. Required float units include Tele, MS , Ortho, and neuro step down units.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from Sacramento: 86 miles
  • 8 D, 8 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,299 to $2,534
Weekly Pay*
A Brief Overview: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from Sacramento: 86 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,158 to $2,379
Weekly Pay*
A Brief Overview: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from Sacramento: 86 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,158 to $2,379
Weekly Pay*
A Brief Overview: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from Sacramento: 86 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 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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Statistics on ICU RN Jobs in Sacramento, California

Here are some helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in & near Sacramento. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the Sacramento and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Sacramento and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel ICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Sacramento, CA

What are the top paying Intensive Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Sacramento?

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Sacramento and surrounding areas.

How many Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs are available in Sacramento?

There are currently 3 Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Sacramento. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Sacramento and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Sacramento can make an average of $2,876 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Sacramento and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Sacramento can make an average of $2,869 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Intensive Care Unit staff in or near Sacramento?

  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento (2.6 miles from Sacramento)
  • Woodland Healthcare – Woodland in Woodland (17.2 miles from Sacramento)
  • NCI Elk Grove in Elk Grove (11.8 miles from Sacramento)
  • UC Davis Ambulatory Clinics in Sacramento (2.7 miles from Sacramento)
  • Signify – California in Sacramento (7884.2 miles from Sacramento)

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

An Intensive Care Unit nurse in Sacramento can make an average of $2,872 per week.

What is the most common contract for Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in Sacramento?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Intensive Care Unit job in Sacramento is 13.

Locating Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Sacramento

In Sacramento, facilities like UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Woodland Healthcare – Woodland and NCI Elk Grove, all offer ICU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Oak Park (zip code 95817), East Sacramento (zip code 95819) and Highland Park (zip code 95818) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Sacramento’s ICU job opportunities are Carmichael (9.3 miles), Rancho Cordova (10.4 miles) and Davis (13.5 miles). These are near to zip codes: 95817 (2.6 miles), 95758 (11.8 miles) and 95616 (14.6 miles).

Sacramento Hospitals With ICU Departments

There are 6 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have ICU nurses in Sacramento. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling ICU nurse position in or nearby Sacramento.

Kaiser – Sacramento Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
2025 Morse Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
Nearby Neighborhoods
Ben Ali (95815), Swanston (95815), Hagginwood (95838), Del Paso Heights (95838), Elvas (95819)
Mercy General Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, and 10
Address
4001 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Sacramento (95819), Elvas (95819), Oak Park (95817), Highland Park (95818), Brighton (95819)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.