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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Santa Cruz for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in and around Santa Cruz, California. 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 Santa Cruz’s ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Jose, California – 95119
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 26 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,754 to $3,035
Weekly Pay*
South San Jose, this Medical Center is comprised of a full service, 242 licensed-bed hospital. Located only one hour from the San Francisco, with great weather year round, enjoy expansive open spaces, beautiful parks, trails, and local and regional attractions.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Jose, California – 95119
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 26 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,754 to $3,035
Weekly Pay*
South San Jose, this Medical Center is comprised of a full service, 242 licensed-bed hospital. Located only one hour from the San Francisco, with great weather year round, enjoy expansive open spaces, beautiful parks, trails, and local and regional attractions.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 27 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,754 to $3,035
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 33 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 Santa Cruz: 33 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 Santa Cruz: 33 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 4, 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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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 33 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 Santa Cruz: 33 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,018 to $2,223
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 Santa Cruz: 33 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,018 to $2,223
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 Santa Cruz: 33 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,018 to $2,223
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 Santa Cruz: 33 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,017 to $2,223
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
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 37 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
  • South San Francisco, California – 94080
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 51 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,754 to $3,035
Weekly Pay*
This hospital located 13 miles from downtown San Francisco, was recognized named a 2010 and 2011 Leapfrog Top Hospital for high performance in areas such as patient safety, quality, and efficiency. Enjoy 13 weeks in a variety of adventure in culture, arts and food on your next assignment in joining this team. The float unit for this facility will provide patient care to ICU, TCU, Tele and MS units. Orientation will be provided for all units. A rapid response team is available and relief nurse provided for these units.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Leandro, California – 94577
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 52 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,816 to $3,103
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 59 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,816 to $3,103
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Francisco, California – 94115
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 59 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,705 to $2,981
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Walnut Creek, California – 94596
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 64 miles
  • 12 D,
  • 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 Santa Cruz: 64 miles
  • 12 N,
  • 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 Santa Cruz: 69 miles
  • 12 D,
  • 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 Santa Cruz: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,846 to $3,137
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Modesto, California – 95356
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 73 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 Santa Cruz: 73 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
  • San Rafael, California – 94903
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 74 miles
  • 12 N,
  • 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 Santa Cruz: 74 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,772 to $3,055
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on ICU RN Jobs in Santa Cruz, California

Here are some helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in & near Santa Cruz. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel ICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Santa Cruz, CA

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

  • Registered Nurse – ICU with a per week salary of $3,035, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in Santa Clara (26.6 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – ICU with a per week salary of $3,035, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in San Jose (26.3 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – ICU with a per week salary of $3,035, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in San Jose (26.3 miles away)

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

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

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Santa Cruz can make an average of $2,285 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • SignatureMD- Monterey, CA in Salinas (30.5 miles from Santa Cruz)
  • Amn Healthcare Inc in Palo Alto (32.7 miles from Santa Cruz)
  • Regional Medical Center of San Jose in San Jose (28.6 miles from Santa Cruz)
  • Natividad Medical Center in Salinas (29.3 miles from Santa Cruz)
  • Internal Medicine – Dignity Health Medical Group – Santa Cruz, CA in Santa Cruz (2.9 miles from Santa Cruz)

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

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

Locating Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Santa Cruz

In Santa Cruz, facilities like SignatureMD- Monterey, CA, Amn Healthcare Inc and Regional Medical Center of San Jose, all offer ICU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Alisal (zip code 93905), Southgate (zip code 94302) and College Terrace (zip code 94305) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Santa Cruz’s ICU job opportunities are Campbell (22.1 miles), Gilroy (25.6 miles) and San Jose (26.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 95065 (2.9 miles), 95051 (25 miles) and 94040 (27.4 miles).

Santa Cruz Hospitals With ICU Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have ICU nurses in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz.

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 20, 14, and 23
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
450 East Romie Lane
Salinas, CA 93901
Nearby Neighborhoods
Alisal (93905)
* 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.