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, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit Long Beach, California. This position provides critical care for adult and geriatric patients in a 15-bed intensive care setting. The role includes management of complex cardiac and critical care conditions, with floating to other clinical areas based on organizational needs.

Job Details Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., totaling 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Two years of cardiac critical care experience. California registered nursing license in hand. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. CCRN certification and successful electrocardiogram examination. Required electronic health record charting experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience. Level I trauma experience. CCRN certification.

Experience caring for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Self-scheduling model. Weekend coverage includes four weekend shifts per four-week schedule. Two of the three major holidays are required. No on-call assignment is required. Patient ratios are approximately two patients per nurse. Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients. Floating may include the intensive care unit, progressive care unit, telemetry, medical-surgical, and emergency department holding areas. Required influenza vaccination, with medical or religious exemptions permitted. First-time travelers may be considered when critical care experience requirements are met.

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 1343575. 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