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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit position supporting high-acuity critical care services on a night shift. The role requires strong critical-thinking and interpersonal skills, along with expertise in advanced monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive medications, and complex critical care therapies.

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

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse qualification. Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience, excluding travel assignments. External Ventricular Drain management and monitoring. Hypothermia management. Ventilator management. Vasoactive medication management. National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) completion. Immediate post-open-heart care. Hemodynamic monitoring. Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) interpretation. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) awareness.

Additional Information: Clinical procedures include line placement and intubation. Strong interpersonal skills and critical-thinking abilities under pressure are valued. Scrub color is variable. Visible piercings are not permitted, and tattoos should be covered. An exceptional team player who is willing to teach is valued.

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 1349330. 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