Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse specializing in ICU in Lodi, California, where your clinical expertise will be at the heart of patient recovery and family reassurance. This is more than a job—it's a chance to influence outcomes, mentor peers, and grow into advanced critical care competencies within a supportive network of professionals. Your assignment begins on 03/09/2026 for several weeks, with a competitive weekly pay of $1,896-$1,909, and flexible scheduling that respects your life outside the ICU. While guaranteed hours are not set, you’ll receive accessible scheduling options and the resources you need to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced environment.

Location Benefits: Lodi sits in the scenic northern Central Valley, surrounded by vineyards, parks, and a welcoming community. The region offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with easy access to outdoor recreation, world-class cuisine, and the cultural richness of California’s wine country. In addition to the experience you gain locally, there’s the opportunity to broaden your horizons by traveling to other locations across the United States through our program, enabling you to experience diverse hospital environments, patient populations, and clinical challenges. Whether you prefer the quieter rhythm of a mid-sized community or the excitement of urban centers, you’ll discover advantages unique to each placement while enjoying the consistent support of our travel nursing ecosystem.

Role Specifics and Benefits: In this ICU RN role, you’ll deliver high-caliber critical care to adult and/or specialty patient populations, from post-op stabilization to complex ventilator and hemodynamic management. Core responsibilities include rapid patient assessment, continuous monitoring of vital signs and devices, delivering evidence-based interventions, titrating vasoactive medications, managing advanced lines and tubes, ensuring infection control adherence, and collaborating with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers to develop and execute individualized care plans. You’ll document meticulously, advocate for patient and family needs, and participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives. This role presents ongoing opportunities to deepen proficiency with critical care technologies, sedation protocols, advanced hemodynamics, and post-ICU transition planning. We support your growth with access to specialty certifications, skill-building workshops, and structured extension opportunities that align with your career goals. In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll benefit from a housing stipend or assistance, a sign-on/bonus program where applicable, and the option to extend assignments for continuity and seniority. The package also includes comprehensive, 24/7 support from our dedicated travel operations team—before, during, and after every assignment—ensuring you’re never alone on the road. You’ll have 24/7 access to clinical consultants, travel coordinators, and a nurse mentor network to troubleshoot clinical questions, navigate facility policies, and coordinate with your next placement.

Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering staff to own their careers while feeling secure in a culture of care. We’re committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment that encourages initiative, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our leadership prioritizes transparent communication, safe staffing practices, and recognition of the vital contributions you bring to critical care teams. We invest in your professional advancement through targeted training, mentoring, and pathways to leadership roles, all within a supportive framework designed to help you thrive without sacrificing work-life balance.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to elevate your ICU nursing practice in a community-rich setting, apply now and join a program that values your expertise, resilience, and professional growth. This is your invitation to experience California’s beauty, broaden your clinical horizons, and contribute meaningfully to patients during some of their most challenging moments. Bring your compassion, precision, and teamwork to a role that respects your dedication and offers a clear route to ongoing development.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing

TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection

ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay


• Fast credentialing


• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support


• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus

Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement

TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.