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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Night Shift in Berkeley, CA

Experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) wanted for a 13-week night-shift travel nursing contract in Berkeley, California. Make a meaningful impact caring for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity intensive care unit while building valuable critical care experience in the East Bay. This California travel nursing opportunity includes complex medical and neuro patients. Berkeley offers a vibrant cultural scene, diverse dining, beautiful parks, and convenient access to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280–$2,400
• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel ICU Nurse
• Location: Berkeley, California, in the East Bay near San Francisco
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: Approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend and additional weekend coverage as unit needs require
• Call: As needed
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients, including a significant neuro population
• Unit Profile: 30-bed ICU with an average daily census of approximately 12 patients and a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Charting: Epic experience required
• Floating: May float to other units or nearby campuses within scope of practice based on census and staffing needs

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current California Registered Nurse license
• At least 3 years of recent ICU RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC
• Strong experience caring for neuro and other high-acuity critical care patients
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic electronic health records
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced intensive care environment and adapt to floating assignments
• NIHSS and CPI credentials may be required based on unit and patient-care needs

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients, including complex neuro cases
• Assess, monitor, and document changes in patient condition while promptly escalating concerns
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, suctioning, and related respiratory support
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, EVDs, ICP monitoring, and other critical care equipment as applicable
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedative, insulin, and other continuous infusions according to protocol
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Support patients with acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-neurosurgical conditions, renal failure, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, rehabilitation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and uphold infection prevention, safety, and quality standards

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Berkeley, California, and join a high-acuity critical care team in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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