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Stability Healthcare

Travel ICU Nurse

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$2.3K - $3.2K/wk

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Stability Healthcare is looking for a ICU RN ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel ICU Nurse

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$2.3K - $3.2K/wk

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Stability Healthcare is looking for a ICU RN ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for intensive care unit nurse in the United States is $33.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $37.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients with life-threatening conditions that require constant monitoring and support. They work in the ICU, where they care for critically ill or injured patients, often using advanced medical technology and collaborating closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing ventilators, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. ICU nurses must have strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.

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ICU Nurses often encounter high-pressure situations involving critically ill patients who require constant monitoring and rapid intervention. Common challenges include managing multiple complex cases simultaneously, adapting to rapidly changing patient conditions, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. New nurses can prepare by developing strong critical thinking skills, seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues, and familiarizing themselves with advanced medical equipment and protocols. Building emotional resilience and practicing self-care are also essential to handle the physical and emotional demands of the role.

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To thrive as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse, you need advanced clinical skills in critical care, strong patient assessment abilities, and a current nursing license, often with a critical care certification (such as CCRN). Familiarity with ventilators, infusion pumps, electronic health records, and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols is required. Exceptional communication, teamwork, stress management, and critical thinking are vital soft skills for handling high-pressure situations and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in the demanding ICU environment.

What do intensive care unit nurses do?

Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses provide specialized care to critically ill patients by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and supporting life functions. They work in a high-pressure environment, often using advanced medical equipment, and require specialized training and certification such as Critical Care Nursing certification.
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Infographic showing various Intensive Care Unit Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,134 per year, or $33.7 per hour.

Travel Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse

Stability Healthcare

Vacaville, CA • On-site

$2.3K - $3.2K/wk

Contractor

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Vacaville, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Stability Healthcare is looking for a ICU RN contract position in Vacaville, CA. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses treat acutely ill patients with life-threatening conditions, in settings requiring continuous vigilance and high-intensity therapies. ICU nurses can specialize in a variety of disciplines including medical, surgical, cardiac, burn or Neuro ICU.

*$600 travel bonus *Day 1 health insurance with United Healthcare *PTO plan -- start accruing on day 1, use during contract or cash out at the end! *Guaranteed stipend if facility calls you off *Extra hour bonus -- earn an additional hourly bonus for working over your weekly contracted hours

Stability Job ID #869649. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

About Stability Healthcare

Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000’s of facilities.

You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Benefits
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  • Benefits start day 1
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About Stability Healthcare

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Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000's of facilities. You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2009

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