Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,880 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position located in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized patient care in a critical care setting, requiring adaptability and clinical expertise. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse license in the state where care is provided, recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience, graduate of an accredited nursing program, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field, two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale Certificate, and CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification are preferred.
• Additional Information: This position requires the ability to manage complex patient cases in a high-stakes environment, adhere to hospital protocols, and demonstrate excellent clinical judgment. The assignment is scheduled to start on 10/05/2026 and conclude on 01/02/2027.

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

Posted Date:

Cross Country Job ID # . 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