Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,653 per week in Merced, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Merced
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Merced, CA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,653 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Merced, California, 95340! ID: 75829438 Shift: 12H Nights 12hr nights, 2 weekends per 4 weeks, 2 out of 3 major holidays Description: Unit Notes:Medical Solutions Clinical Team will PROFILE REVIEWIf Clinical Recommends, MGR will call for interview *These staff may be deployed to ED to care for boarded ICU patients or will work in the ICUif put on standby. response time is 30 minutesif put on standby, and not called in, that counts as a cancellation towards the cancellation policyPLEASE NOTE: ICU FLOATS TO MS TELE AND TELE FLOORS NO BLOCK SCHEDULING OR SCHEDULING REQUEST - MGR WILL NOT ACCOMODATE SCHEDULE FOR A 2ND JOB, TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT MUST BE PRIORITYHOSPITAL/AREA extend up to their year markcentral to national parks, Yosemite is 1-2 hour driveLAKES: McClure, McSwain, Don Pedro Lakes & Lake Yosemite for outdoor sports & trailsfarmers marketsnearby towns: Atwater, Linton, Le Grand2 hour from San Fran & Sacramento1hr from Fresno & Modestoday trips: Mariposa, Groveland or El Portalaffordable housing for California - Unit: ICU- beds: 20- Certs: BLS, ACLS, prefer CCRN, basic critical care course preferred, NIHSS- Ratios: 1 to 2- EMR: Cerner- Charge Nurse: Each shiftdo not take patients; they serve as a resource to entire house- Nurse Aides: No- Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per 4 weeks- Holidays: Every other major- Scrub Color: Navy- Tele: GE-nurses must read and interpret own strips- Vents: RT in house ang manages- Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Internal medicine 24/7; pulmonologist act as intensivists but are not 24/7- IV Team: Must have strong IV skills- RT 24/7: Yes- Pharmacy 24/7: Yes- Shifts: 7a, 7p- Floating: Yes, to tele, med surg and will take 4 or 5 patients; travelers are first to float- Floor specific orientation: 2 shifts in ICU and 1 unit out on the floor- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Sepsis, proficient in managing DKA hyperglycemia, PN, COPD, PCI cardiac services (not STEMI center yet), CVA, no neuro, ICU patients will recover from surgery in the ICU, versed, Propofol, norepinephrine, GI bleeds- Additional Notes: Must be comfortable w/ ABCDE bundle, vents- Additional Questions: You will be floating out to the floors, are you comfortable with this? You will take a full patient load Cancellation can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks Charting BSN License to Trauma Level: Care Shift nights, 2 weekends per 4 weeks, 2 out of 3 major holidays Required , BLS Certification, NIHSS Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Basic EKG Exam Core Exam - Nursing ICU/CCU RN Exam ICU/CCU RN Skills Checklist Ishihara Colorvision Screening NIHSS 29375721EXPTEMP

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