Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,510 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, 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:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position available in a facility located in a healthcare setting. This role involves providing specialized patient care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity environment. The position offers an opportunity to work with advanced medical equipment and participate in complex clinical procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, beginning on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/11/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice nursing, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, at least 2 years of recent ICU experience, and travel experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with chest tubes, arterial lines, and Swan-Ganz catheters; experience in a travel nursing environment is a plus.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, including proficiency with advanced airway management, invasive lines, and hemodynamic monitoring. The unit primarily admits patients with conditions such as post-cardiac surgery, stroke, STEMI, and other critical illnesses. Float to telemetry or medical-surgical units may be required. Orientation consists of two shifts.

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 #1321883. 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