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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 18 of the best available ICU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 3 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 San Diego, Downey, Fresno, Van Nuys and Sonora. 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 Apr 1, 2025 was $2,542 weekly. Currently, you can find ICU jobs in California with a salary range between $1,800 to $4,200 per week. The city with the highest paying ICU job in California currently is Merced with a position for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU at $2,589 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find ICU travel nursing work in. California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, Adventist Health Sonora in Sonora, MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in Arcata, Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys and Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto 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 Jun 2, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,696 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Jun 16, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,851 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 4 weeks, 13 weeks and 53 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 18 Intensive Care Unit jobs in California and 337 Intensive Care Unit jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Fresno, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Fresno.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 N,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,784 to $3,068
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
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 D,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,784 to $3,068
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
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 N,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 53
$2,784 to $3,068
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
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 D,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,722 to $3,000
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 Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Merced, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Merced.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Merced, California – 95340
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,349 to $2,589
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
  • Merced, California – 95340
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,349 to $2,589
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 Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Sonora, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Sonora.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sonora, California – 95370
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 4
$2,062 to $2,696
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for both medical and post-surgical patients having experienced shock, trauma, or other life-threatening conditions. This unit supports a mix of medical and surgical intensive patients. Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sonora, California – 95370
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,800 to $2,354
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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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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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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 $2,553 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 $2,501 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 $2,537 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 18 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?

  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks
  • Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center in Harbor City
  • Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles
  • Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center in Woodland Hills
  • Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside

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 weeks.

Locating ICU Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose have travel ICU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center , Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center and Riverside Community Hospital, all with nurse specialties and Intensive Care Unit staff.

Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Intensive Care Unit professionals.
Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 17 wks, 18 wks, 21 wks, 25 wks, 26 wks, 27 wks, 28 wks, and 36 wks
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplantation Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Dialysis, Director of Nursing Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, IV Therapy, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Occupational Health Physician Assistant, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Oncology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94309), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94309), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
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)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 20 wks, 25 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, and Telemetry RN
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93384), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, 24 wks, 26 wks, and 52 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, First Assist Registered Nurse, Home Health Hospice Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Sterile Processing Tech
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)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, 18 wks, 19 wks, and 28 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room LPN/LVN, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient LPN/LVN, Pediatric Emergency Room, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93384), Kern City (93309)
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94042), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Adventist Health White Memorial
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, 16 wks, 20 wks, 26 wks, 36 wks, and 52 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Clinical Education Specialist, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
1720 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Nearby Neighborhoods
Brooklyn Heights (90033), Aliso Village (90013), Pico Gardens (90033), Taylor Junction (90012), Mission Junction (90012)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 14 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, House Supervisor, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2425 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Neighborhoods
Anza Vista (94115), Amanico Ergina Village (94115), Marcus Garvey Square (94115), North of the Panhandle (94117), Martin Luther King Square (94115)

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