Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,510 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Oxnard, 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:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position available in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves caring for critically ill patients with complex needs, including neuro, cardiac, and post-surgical cases. Candidates will provide specialized nursing care within a high-acuity environment, following established clinical protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Self-scheduling is available, though not always guaranteed.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, at least 3 years of ICU experience, with travel experience and Cerner electronic medical record system experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro or cardiac specialized units; candidates with verified skills in neuro, cardiac, or related ICU environments will be considered for travel contracts.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit encompasses 20 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 2, may be 1 to 1 depending on patient needs.
  • Responsibilities include managing neuro, cardiac, and post-surgical patient care, including ventilator management, vasoactive drips, ICP monitoring, and other critical interventions.
  • Must have at least 3 years of ICU experience; travel experience is preferred.
  • Float to intermediate care units or observation floors may be required after orientation.
  • Orientation includes 3 shifts of training.
  • The facility operates with a shared hospitalist team and has on-call intensivist coverage after hours.

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 #1318185. 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