Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Santa Clara, 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, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The registered nurse will provide specialized care to critically ill patients in an intensive care setting. The position requires recent nursing experience, current licensure, and key life-support certifications.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: One year of recent full-time equivalent experience within the last three years. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Registered Nurse License in the state where care is provided. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field. Two years of recent Intensive Care Unit nursing experience. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certificate. Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification. Dialysis, Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED), or equivalent experience.

Additional Information: Assignment start date: 11/16/2026.

Assignment end date: 02/13/2027. Care will be provided in an intensive care setting. Dialysis-related experience is preferred.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-31 Cross Country Job ID 1328924. 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