Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Long Beach, 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, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Long Beach: The healthcare provider is seeking an experienced critical care nurse for a day-shift assignment supporting adult and geriatric patients. The role requires cardiac critical care experience, clinical competency in complex intensive care procedures, and flexibility to float across multiple patient care areas.

Job Details Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.7:30 p.m., for a minimum of 36 hours per week. Self-scheduling is used.

Required Qualifications: Two years of cardiac critical care experience Active California nursing license in hand Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Successful completion of an electrocardiogram examination Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience Trauma Level I experience Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification Experience caring for patients requiring complex cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and vascular interventions Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignment ratio is approximately 1:2. The role serves adult and geriatric patients in a critical care setting. Four weekend shifts are required during each four-week schedule. Two of the three major holidays must be worked. Flu vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are accepted. Clinical responsibilities may include ventilator management, arterial and central line management, continuous sedation, vasoactive medication titration, cardiac device monitoring, renal replacement therapy, chest tube care, and post-cardiac surgery care. Electronic charting experience is required.

Benefits 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 1343572. 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