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 Carmichael, 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
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in Sacramento. This role involves providing specialized patient care within a critical care environment, managing complex medical conditions such as ARDS, Sepsis, and post-operative care. The position requires working night shifts and supporting the facility's high-acuity patient population.

Job Details

• Shift Time: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS certification, 2 years of ICU experience, active license to submit, BSN preferred
• Schedule: 12 hr shifts, 645 PM to 1915 AM or 1845 PM to 0715 AM, with weekend rotations (EOW) and the possibility of extra shifts
• Additional Information:
  • Experience or skills with CRRT (preferred) and cardiac care are advantageous
  • Must be able to titrate drips including vasoactive medications, sedation, Heparin, and Insulin
  • Charge nurses generally do not take patients; relief charges are scheduled once a week
  • ICU is staffed with nurse aides as Safety Attendants and has a hospitalist or intensivist available 24/7
  • Equipment includes vents (Drager, Hamilton), CPAP, and BiPAP systems
  • Nurses are required to read and interpret EKG strips using Phillips monitors
  • Orientation includes 2 shifts in Medical ICU, and 1 shift in Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs
  • The facility has in-house pharmacy available 24/7 and uses Cerner for charting
  • Float to CSICU is within scope; mid-shift float to other facilities is rare

Benefits

• 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 #1329817. 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