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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit Nurse provides direct care to adult and geriatric patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role manages assigned patient care, addresses physical and psychosocial needs, and coordinates care with nursing peers, physicians, and allied support services.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; three shifts weekly from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with weekend rotation required.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of Intensive Care Unit experience Valid California nursing license Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Travel nursing experience required Ability to provide care at a patient ratio of 1:2 Additional Information: Provides direct care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Manages care for assigned patients and directs ancillary staff activities. Provides care for adult and geriatric patient populations.

Experience with ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive and cardiac medication titration, continuous intravenous sedation, blood product administration, and acute stroke management.

Experience with Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, neuromuscular blockade, intravenous insulin protocols, dysrhythmia management, procedural sedation, and surgical intensive care. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, and pharmacy.

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 1334628. 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