Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,540 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse in Sacramento, CA. This role involves providing specialized care to patients within the ICU, primarily managing medical ICU diagnoses. The position offers 12-hour night shifts and requires flexibility to float to sister facilities and MedSurg at Woodland.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS, PALS (American Heart Association); minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; license to submit required.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend shift and rotating holidays.
• Additional Information: Candidates must complete the Dysphagia screening exam through Relias within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance, passing on the first attempt. The ICU has a horseshoe layout and is adjacent to PACU. The unit primarily cares for patients with common medical ICU diagnoses.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS are required for this role.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to sister facilities and MedSurg at Woodland.
• Responsibilities include: Reading and interpreting EKG strips, working with hospitalist or intensivist in house, and managing ventilator support.
• Shift Notes: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM; report is at the bedside, OT and extra shifts available, self-scheduling out 4 weeks.

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 #1332769. 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