Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Crescent City, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. This travel position provides critical care nursing for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in an intensive care setting. The role includes managing complex patient conditions, supporting advanced therapies, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Job Details Assignment: 12/14/202603/15/2027 Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; valid California Registered Nurse license; minimum of 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).

Schedule: Night shift consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend requirement.

Clinical Responsibilities: Provide care for ventilated patients; manage central and arterial lines, chest tubes, continuous intravenous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, cardiac and vasoactive medications, blood products, renal failure, stroke, dysrhythmias, and ventilator support; perform phlebotomy, suctioning, intravenous therapy, procedural sedation monitoring, and infection-prevention practices.

Additional Information: Patient ratios are typically 1:2 on nights, with a possible ratio of 1:45 when floating to other units. Float rotation may include the emergency department or medical-surgical unit as a last resort. Charting system experience is required. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and unit secretary support.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1340026. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus