Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,935 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available on nights shift. This role involves providing high-level patient care in an intensive care environment, adhering to established protocols and ensuring patient safety. The position is suitable for candidates with recent clinical experience and appropriate licensure.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); 0 years minimum experience; graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field, two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale Certificate, CCRN certification, experience with dialysis, SLED or equivalent
• Additional Information: Position is available from 10/18/2026 to 01/16/2027; enable Skills-Based Hiring is active

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 #1316630. 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