Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,930 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) for an assignment in Walnut Creek, California. This role involves providing advanced patient care within the ICU setting, supporting adult patients with complex medical conditions. The position offers a full-time schedule, with shifts consisting of 12 hours, and an expected minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Shift Schedule: Days, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • One (1) year of recent full-time ICU nursing experience within the last three years.
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where care is provided.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred.
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification.
  • CCRN (AACCN Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification preferred.
  • Experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent procedures.
• Additional Information:
  • The candidate must hold current licenses and certifications required for ICU nursing practice.
  • The assignment is scheduled to start on 08/10/2026.

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 #1282602. 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 Cardiovascular

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