Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,355 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a travel assignment in Crescent City, California. This position involves providing critical patient care in a high-acuity environment, ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid California RN license; at least 2 years of ICU experience; applicable certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with arterial line management, ventilator management, and electronic charting systems such as Epic.
• Float: Possibility to float to Emergency Room (ER) or Medical/Surgical units; candidate must be comfortable with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5.
• Additional Information: The unit supports adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics, with a daily census of approximately 4-6 patients. Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and social services. Candidates must complete required onboarding and provide verification of licensure and certifications.

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 #1296532. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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