Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,290 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, 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:
A Travel Nurse position specializing in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is available in Santa Rosa, California. This role involves providing critical care to patients across various ICU units, including Trauma, Cardiovascular, Medical, Neuro, and Surgical Intensive Care Units. Candidates are required to bring their valid California nursing license on the first day. The assignment is scheduled to start on 07/27/2026.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Shift Hours: 12-hour nights
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule: Nights, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid California license, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, two years of ICU experience, proficiency in Epic charting system, and at least one year of recent ICU experience covered by two references.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with associated skills such as arterial line management, chest tube insertion/removal, ventilator management, CVP monitoring, and other critical care procedures.
• Float: Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities nearby. Floating refusal may result in assignment termination.
• Additional Information: Travelers may be required to work on two of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). RTO (Request for Time Off) must be included at the time of submission. Candidates must have at least two references from the last three years, with one recent charge nurse or lead.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Other Requirements: Cardiology and neuro ICU skills preferred, including management of arterial lines, ventilators, and critical care protocols.

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 #1280822. 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