Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,035 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, 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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position is located in a healthcare facility setting. The role involves providing nursing care to patients in critical condition, following established protocols to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The position requires adapting to fast-paced environments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and stabilization.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift with 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
  • One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an ICU setting.
  • Valid Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
  • Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred.
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale Certificate.
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.
  • Experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent procedures preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • This assignment is scheduled to start on 10/18/2026 and end on 01/16/2027.

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 #1320895. 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