ICU Travel Nurse Job in Santa Cruz, CA | Days (3x12)
Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA
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$2,573
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/07
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Santa Cruz, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital. This role pays $2,573 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital
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Location: Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Santa Cruz, CA
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Will my multistate nursing license cover this California travel assignment?
No—California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state doesn’t authorize practice here; you’ll need an active California RN license. Apply for licensure by endorsement through the California Board of Registered Nursing and plan ahead—eligible endorsement applicants may also apply for a temporary license while the permanent application is pending. Our California Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Santa Cruz
- Review California nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- View California salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Santa Cruz, CA
On the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, CA makes a coastal base for travel nurses, with assignments spread across the city and the towns just inland. Emergency departments and medical-surgical units carry much of the local caseload, with community hospitals serving a year-round population that swells in summer. Capitola, Soquel, and Watsonville sit a few minutes down the coast or into the valley for added contract options. Many travelers commute over Highway 17 to reach larger Silicon Valley campuses, a winding drive better tackled outside peak hours. Housing here runs tight near the water, so renting a few miles inland often makes a contract here far more affordable, a tradeoff many travelers accept for the coast.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Santa Cruz, CA · $2,573 /wk