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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position available in the healthcare provider organization located in California. This role involves providing comprehensive, evidence-based bedside care to critically ill patients, supporting their recovery and ensuring patient safety through adherence to regulatory standards, care protocols, and hospital policies.

Job Details Position Description: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who delivers hands-on care to patients within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating with other providers; and educating patients and their families on managing care and preventing complications. The CN also monitors care quality, contributes to the nursing profession, and maintains licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: CA-RN (Registered Nurse), Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, BSN preferred, minimum 1 year of experience, located in California.

Schedule: Rotating shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.

Additional Information: The nurse will create a healing environment through presence and emotional support, assess patient and family needs, develop individualized plans of care, and educate on self-care and illness prevention.

Responsibilities include rapid problem identification, emergency response activation, safety practices, and contributing to team and professional development activities.

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 1330317. 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