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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The organization is seeking a qualified Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse for a travel assignment in the ICU department. This role involves providing critical care for patients with complex medical conditions, including trauma, stroke, and post-surgical care, within a 32-bed unit with all private rooms.

Job Details: Position Description: ICU Nurse in a 32-bed unit with private rooms, caring for trauma, stroke, cardiac, and surgical patients.

Responsibilities include bedside report, managing critical drips (e.g., Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine), ventilator management, and interpreting Nihon Kohden monitors. Self-confidence and familiarity with prophyactic bundles for stroke and cardiac patients, as well as VAP bundles, are essential.

Experience with sheath pulling is preferred. Shifts are 12 hours, nights from 7p to 7a, with every other weekend work and two to three holidays per assignment. Floating may be required to telehealth or emergency departments.

Required Qualifications: Valid certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), at least 2 years of ICU experience, and a minimum of 1 year travel experience. Must have a current license to submit and be familiar with Cerner electronic charting system.

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7p to 7a, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Additional Information: Urgent need for self-confident ICU nurses experienced in bedside report,Sheath pulling preferred, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment with a diverse staff, including many Filipino team members. Familiarity with ICU bundles such as ABCDE and VAP is beneficial.

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 1339802. 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