Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Arcata, California. This role involves working night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a guaranteed schedule of 36 hours per week. Candidates are required to bring their active California license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Arcata, California
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active California license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) screen within 12 months of contract start date, zero years of experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Additional Information: Position involves working in an ICU setting with a guarantee of 36 hours per week. Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of the contract start date is required. Housing resources include FurnishedFinder.com and TravelNurseHousing.com covering Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Blue Lake, and surrounding areas within a 20-mile radius.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract starting date.

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 #1269082. 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

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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus