Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,315 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse position is based in a healthcare facility. This role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing patient care tailored to a diverse patient population, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric individuals. The ICU nurse ensures delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient care in accordance with organizational standards and mission.

Job Details

• Position Description: Registered Nurse ICU plans and delivers patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units, demonstrating performance aligned with the unit's standards of care, mission, and organizational goals.
• Education and Experience: At least two years of documented ICU experience and/or attendance at an approved ICU training course, including didactic and clinical experiences; basic computer skills; graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current license as a Registered Nurse by the State of California; BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification following American Heart Association guidelines; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification required; PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certification required within six months of hire; CCRN encouraged.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and patient transfers including pulling, lifting, or pushing, with the ability to demonstrate a pull lift of 50 pounds. Must interpret data reflective of patient status and provide age-appropriate care, maintaining compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.

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 #1323733. 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