Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
Sonora, CA
Contracted
Adventist Health Sonora
Mid Level
Step into a high-impact ICU nursing role that blends advanced critical care with the charm and beauty of California’s Gold Country. As a Registered Nurse specializing in the ICU, you’ll be at the forefront of life-saving care, guiding patients through complex conditions with precision, compassion, and teamwork. Your expertise will help families find hope during some of their most challenging moments, while you expand your own clinical mastery in a fast-paced, supportive environment. This opportunity begins January 26, 2026, and is designed for an intensive, immersive assignment spanning several weeks. You’ll earn a competitive weekly rate in the range of $1,819 to $1,962, with the potential for extension based on clinical need and your performance. While the stated weekly pay provides a framework, final compensation and scheduling details will be confirmed during the hiring process. Note that guaranteed hours are 0.0, reflecting the dynamic nature of travel assignments, where demand and unit needs may influence your weekly hours and shift patterns.
California’s Sonora offers a unique backdrop for critical care nursing. Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, Sonora blends historic charm with vibrant outdoor adventures—from scenic hiking trails and nearby national parks to easy access to the region’s Gold Country heritage. When you’re not delivering expert patient care, you’ll have the chance to explore this beautiful region’s sunlit days, quiet evenings, and welcoming community. For nurses who crave variety, the program also provides opportunities to work in additional locations across the United States, expanding your professional network, widening your clinical exposure, and enriching your resume with diverse ICU settings—from high-acuity metropolitan centers to serene rural units. This flexible model is designed to empower your professional journey while you stay deeply connected to patient-centered care.
In this ICU RN role, you will be integral to the multidisciplinary team responsible for critically ill patients. Core duties include continuous patient monitoring, complex hemodynamic assessments, ventilator management, titrating vasoactive infusions, and implementing advanced sepsis, code, and shock protocols. You’ll partner with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers to formulate and execute precise care plans, ensuring timely interventions and meticulous documentation. You’ll participate in rounds, contribute to treatment decisions, and advocate for patient and family education. The shift rhythm will challenge you to think quickly, act decisively, and communicate clearly under pressure, while leveraging evidence-based practices and the latest ICU technologies. This assignment prioritizes your professional growth: you’ll have access to ongoing skill validation, opportunities for specialty certifications, and mentorship from seasoned ICU clinicians who value your development. The role also offers exposure to diverse patient populations, enabling you to broaden your expertise in trauma, post-surgical care, neurocritical care, and complex medical ICU cases.
The program emphasizes comprehensive support to ensure you can deliver your best care with confidence. You’ll enjoy 24/7 company support designed to address travel, housing, licensing, and clinical questions as you move between assignments. Housing assistance is available to ease relocation logistics and provide comfortable, community-oriented living arrangements near your work site. Contract extension opportunities exist for nurses who demonstrate clinical excellence, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, offering a pathway to longer engagements or repeat placements across the network. The travel program is built to minimize friction so you can focus on patient outcomes while maintaining your well-being, because consistent, compassionate care starts with a well-supported nurse.
Our company values dedicated clinicians who embody empathy, integrity, and curiosity. We are committed to empowering your career by providing transparent advancement pathways, access to continuing education, and a culture that recognizes your contributions. You’ll find a supportive environment where experienced colleagues mentor new travelers, share evidence-based practices, and celebrate successes together. We believe in pairing you with assignments that challenge you without compromising your safety or your personal goals, ensuring you feel valued, heard, and encouraged to reach toward the next milestone in your nursing career.
If you’re ready to elevate patient care in a dynamic ICU setting, seize this opportunity to join a national network that respects your expertise and prioritizes your professional development. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey that honors your impact, expands your capabilities, and shows you the future of critical care nursing can be flexible, fulfilling, and beautifully connected to the communities you serve. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to ICU outcomes while exploring a region you’ll soon call home—and to grow within a company that stands beside you every step of the way.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
California’s Sonora offers a unique backdrop for critical care nursing. Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, Sonora blends historic charm with vibrant outdoor adventures—from scenic hiking trails and nearby national parks to easy access to the region’s Gold Country heritage. When you’re not delivering expert patient care, you’ll have the chance to explore this beautiful region’s sunlit days, quiet evenings, and welcoming community. For nurses who crave variety, the program also provides opportunities to work in additional locations across the United States, expanding your professional network, widening your clinical exposure, and enriching your resume with diverse ICU settings—from high-acuity metropolitan centers to serene rural units. This flexible model is designed to empower your professional journey while you stay deeply connected to patient-centered care.
In this ICU RN role, you will be integral to the multidisciplinary team responsible for critically ill patients. Core duties include continuous patient monitoring, complex hemodynamic assessments, ventilator management, titrating vasoactive infusions, and implementing advanced sepsis, code, and shock protocols. You’ll partner with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers to formulate and execute precise care plans, ensuring timely interventions and meticulous documentation. You’ll participate in rounds, contribute to treatment decisions, and advocate for patient and family education. The shift rhythm will challenge you to think quickly, act decisively, and communicate clearly under pressure, while leveraging evidence-based practices and the latest ICU technologies. This assignment prioritizes your professional growth: you’ll have access to ongoing skill validation, opportunities for specialty certifications, and mentorship from seasoned ICU clinicians who value your development. The role also offers exposure to diverse patient populations, enabling you to broaden your expertise in trauma, post-surgical care, neurocritical care, and complex medical ICU cases.
The program emphasizes comprehensive support to ensure you can deliver your best care with confidence. You’ll enjoy 24/7 company support designed to address travel, housing, licensing, and clinical questions as you move between assignments. Housing assistance is available to ease relocation logistics and provide comfortable, community-oriented living arrangements near your work site. Contract extension opportunities exist for nurses who demonstrate clinical excellence, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, offering a pathway to longer engagements or repeat placements across the network. The travel program is built to minimize friction so you can focus on patient outcomes while maintaining your well-being, because consistent, compassionate care starts with a well-supported nurse.
Our company values dedicated clinicians who embody empathy, integrity, and curiosity. We are committed to empowering your career by providing transparent advancement pathways, access to continuing education, and a culture that recognizes your contributions. You’ll find a supportive environment where experienced colleagues mentor new travelers, share evidence-based practices, and celebrate successes together. We believe in pairing you with assignments that challenge you without compromising your safety or your personal goals, ensuring you feel valued, heard, and encouraged to reach toward the next milestone in your nursing career.
If you’re ready to elevate patient care in a dynamic ICU setting, seize this opportunity to join a national network that respects your expertise and prioritizes your professional development. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey that honors your impact, expands your capabilities, and shows you the future of critical care nursing can be flexible, fulfilling, and beautifully connected to the communities you serve. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to ICU outcomes while exploring a region you’ll soon call home—and to grow within a company that stands beside you every step of the way.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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