Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,195 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This position is for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Arcata, California. The role involves providing critical care for patients in a specialized ICU setting. Candidates are required to bring their active California license on the first day of assignment. The assignment begins on 07/13/2026, and the schedule consists of night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week guaranteed.

Job Details:

• Location: Arcata, California
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Hours: 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active California license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, proof of a negative TB screen within the past 12 months, no minimum experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level 3 experience, Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system experience
• Additional Information: Candidates must bring their license on the first day. The assignment offers a guaranteed 36 hours per week. Housing resources include FurnishedFinder.com and TravelNurseHousing.com within a 20-mile radius of Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, and Blue Lake. The position requires rapid response and is associated with a hospital in the Mad River area.
• Submission Requirements: Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract start date
• Start Date: 07/13/2026

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 #1269082. 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