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: 12/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position providing critical care nursing services on 12-hour night shifts. The assignment requires recent intensive care experience, graduate-level nursing education, an active nursing license, and required life support certifications.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field. Two years of recent intensive care unit nursing experience. National Institutes 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 dates are 12/01/2026 through 02/27/2027. The role supports critical care services within an intensive care unit setting.

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 1347323. 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