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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)

AMN Healthcare Nursing
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)

StartDate: 7/19/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2182.00 - $2317.00

A Brief Overview: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse, ICU

Experience: 3 years

Licenses: RN-CA

Certifications: ACLS(Copy Needed); BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)

SSN Required

DOB Required

Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history

References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

EPIC Computer charting

CA License

ACLS, BLS

Must pass EKG prior to starting

Vaccine and Booster

Facility Location

Known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and the home of Stanford University, Palo Alto’s eclectic mix of tradition and innovation makes this California town a great place to live and work. Located just 35 miles south of San Francisco, this college town boasts a charming tree-lined downtown, an abundance of beautiful parks, a medley of cultural offerings and excellent travel nursing assignments.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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