Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,360 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Modesto, 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 Location Unknown. This position involves providing high-quality, holistic care to adult patients in an acute care setting. The role requires assessment, coordination, and delivery of nursing care, ensuring safe patient transitions and effective communication with the healthcare team.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: CA RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS (within 180 days of hire), TNCC (within 180 days of hire), NIHSS (within 90 days), and 2 years of experience.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive nursing care, develop and execute care plans, and foster effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS* (within 180 days of hire), TNCC (within 180 days of hire).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in trauma, neuro, or critical care units, and proficiency in arterial line management, ventilator management, and other advanced procedures.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must provide documentation of certifications and licensure, two references within the past year, and complete all onboarding modules as part of the contract process.
• Other: The role includes working every other Saturday and Sunday, with holiday coverage as needed, in an interdisciplinary environment with access to a full range of support services.

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 #1337589. 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