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 Travel assignment. The role provides critical care nursing for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in an intensive care setting.

Responsibilities include managing complex conditions, supporting ventilated patients, administering specialized therapies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary services.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week, with every other weekend coverage. Call-off may occur based on census.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Current California Registered Nurse license Minimum of 2 years of experience Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Current certifications with valid expiration dates Electronic charting experience Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments are typically 1:2 on night shifts. The role may involve caring for a daily census of approximately 46 patients. Floating to the emergency department or medical-surgical unit may be required, with medical-surgical floating used as a last resort. Clinical responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial and central line care, blood product administration, continuous intravenous sedation, vasoactive medication titration, renal replacement therapy, dysrhythmia management, chest tube care, and management of acute stroke and multisystem organ dysfunction. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and unit secretarial 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