Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,905 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) specialty is based in a healthcare facility and provides critical patient care within the intensive care setting. This role involves delivering specialized nursing services to critically ill patients, utilizing advanced skills and certifications to support recovery and stability.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Graduated from an accredited nursing program
  • No minimum years of experience required, but recent (within the last 3 years) full-time ICU experience is preferred
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Additional Information:
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and possess a valid nursing license for the state of practice.
  • The role requires providing advanced critical care to ICU patients, including monitoring, medication administration, and collaborating with healthcare teams.
  • The position is scheduled to commence on 12/01/2026, with an end date of 02/27/2027.
  • Candidates should be prepared to provide care in a fast-paced, critical environment that demands precision and empathy.

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 #1323618. 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