Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mission Hills, 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, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The role provides care for adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting, including patients requiring complex monitoring and interventions.

Responsibilities include managing ventilated patients, cardiac and vasoactive drips, telemetry, respiratory support, and acute medical and surgical conditions.

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

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of intensive care nursing experience. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. LA Fire Card obtained within the last 30 days. California state nursing license in hand.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignment ratios are 1:3 on days, nights, and weekends. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend. Care is provided for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including sepsis, myocardial infarction, stroke, COVID, congestive heart failure, open-heart conditions, and trauma. Clinical responsibilities include BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, chest tube management, blood product administration, feeding tube care, high-flow nasal cannula management, arterial blood gas interpretation, dysrhythmia management, isolation precautions, intravenous insulin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration, PICC line management, pre- and post-hemodialysis care, renal failure management, telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care, traumatic brain injury care, rapid response and code team participation, and wound care. Special procedures include intubation, extubation, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary 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 1350279. 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