Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Palo Alto, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Palo Alto, CA Agency: NurseAmerica Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 7 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with NurseAmerica Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Palo Alto, California, 94303! Nurse Manager ICU (Registered Nurse) Location: Palo Alto, CA Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite Salary Range: $235,000 $270,000 per year Bonus: 10% Sign-On Bonus 15% Annual Performance Bonus Benefits: Full Benefits Pension Plan Relocation Assistance Available Job Summary NurseAmerica is seeking an experienced ICU Nurse Manager (RN) to provide leadership oversight for intensive care services across multiple clinical areas. This role is responsible for implementing best-practice care models, managing clinical operations, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Key Responsibilities Lead and implement best-practice ICU care models and patient care delivery systems Oversee ICU operations across multiple units or locations Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and competency oversight for nursing staff Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes Manage staffing, resource utilization, equipment, supplies, and medications Ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and a secure clinical environment Address and resolve patient, family, and care-related concerns Maintain clinical expertise and perform hands-on clinical duties as required Required Qualifications Active California RN License Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Minimum 5 years of ICU or acute patient care experience Minimum 4 years of nursing leadership or management experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred Qualifications Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) certification ANCC certification in a related specialty Experience in healthcare operations or business management Skills & Competencies ICU clinical leadership and operational management Staff supervision, mentoring, and performance management Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Resource planning and interdisciplinary collaboration 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. 29178157EXPTEMP

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