ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Napa, California

Experienced ICU travel nurses can join a high-acuity intensive care team in Napa, California, for a 13-week night shift assignment. Provide exceptional critical care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a collaborative hospital environment supported by respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary services.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Napa, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000-$2,110
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 2:1
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Unit Capacity: Approximately 20 beds with a daily census of about 10 patients

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent intensive care unit (ICU) nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience caring for ventilated patients and managing critically ill patients
• Experience with medical, surgical, neurologic, and cardiovascular intensive care is strongly preferred
• Ability to care for patients requiring complex monitoring, invasive therapies, and high-acuity critical care interventions
• Willingness to float to nearby affiliated units or facilities when required
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Monitor and manage patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, COVID-related complications, ESRD, trauma, and subdural hematoma
• Provide care for ventilated patients and patients requiring neurocritical care interventions
• Assist with chest tube insertion and removal, external ventricular drain management, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Support patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) using Prismaflex and advanced cardiovascular therapies, including CABG recovery, IABP, and Impella care
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions, escalation, and collaboration with the rapid response team
• Implement infection prevention practices, isolation precautions, and appropriate personal protective equipment procedures
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in the electronic medical record
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate critical care throughout the assignment

About the Location

Located in the heart of California’s renowned Napa Valley, Napa offers scenic vineyard landscapes, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Enjoy a welcoming community and easy access to the Bay Area while making a meaningful impact in critical care. Apply now for this Napa, California travel nursing opportunity.

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.