Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,758 per week

Company: Encompass Healthcare Staffing
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Encompass Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lancaster, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse – Critical Care (ICU) Role Overview The Critical Care RN provides high-acuity nursing care within the ICU, adhering to Title 22, CMS, and The Joint Commission standards. This position MUST be willing to float to PCU, ICU, and MS Tele! Core Responsibilities - Patient Management: Adhere to 1:1 patient criteria, classification systems, and ICU staffing guidelines. - Efficiency: Organize work and prioritize tasks to meet time-sensitive parameters in a high-activity environment. - Support: Assist with clerical duties or unlicensed assistive personnel tasks as needed within the scope of practice. - Compliance: Maintain current knowledge of ICU security, visitation policies, and hospital quality improvement guidelines. Education & Experience Requirements - Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of acute care nursing experience. - Licensure: Active California RN License. - Certifications: - ACLS Required (must be on file with the Dept. of Education). - CCRN Preferred. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in hospital information technologies and electronic health records. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions - Must be able to work under stressful and emotionally demanding conditions. - Ability to accept an increased workload during high-census or emergency situations. - Potential exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and radiation; strict adherence to safety protocols is required. AVAILABLE BENEFITS Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through national carriers Pet Insurance Weekly Pay Access to 401(k) retirement plans with optional employer matching Direct deposit payroll and W-2 processing Employee assistance programs (EAP) for mental health and wellness Online employee portal for pay stubs, benefits enrollment, and HR document About Encompass Healthcare Staffing Encompass Healthcare Staffing matches elite clinicians with the facilities that need them most—nationwide—while championing each clinician with transparent, concierge-level support. Our years of experience make every assignment seamless so you can focus on patient first exceptional levels of care. Benefits - Employee assistance programs - Vision benefits - 401k retirement plan - Weekly pay - Guaranteed Hours - Sick pay - Medical benefits - Wellness and fitness programs - Referral bonus - Dental benefits

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