Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,515 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) RN is needed in the Intensive Care Unit at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized critical care for high-acuity patients, including neuro, cardiovascular, trauma, stroke, and surgical cases, in a Level 2 Trauma Center. The position requires a commitment to night shifts and a minimum schedule of 36 hours per week.

Job Details

• Position Description: Requires strong neuro experience and knowledge of cardiovascular, multi-trauma, gunshot, stroke, and STEMI Center care. The role includes managing overflow beds, high-acuity neuro populations, thrombectomy-capable strokes, and other complex cases such as CABG/Valve/IABP, CRRT, and sepsis.
• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid healthcare professional license in the state; ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications; 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours weekly.
• Additional Information: Travelers may need to float between units such as PCU and ICU overflow. The assignment starts as soon as possible and ends on 03/22/2027. Candidates must respond to specific questions regarding prior employment at a healthcare facility, current Fire Card, and references.
• Submission Requirements: Must disclose license and background check details upfront. Two references covering 1 year (6 months for CNAs) in the last 3 years required, during the compliance process and prior to start.

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 #1339254. 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