Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,035 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Marcos, 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
The healthcare organization is seeking an ICU Nurse for a Night shift position. This professional will provide critical care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring high-quality clinical support during their assigned shift. The role requires a dedicated individual capable of delivering compassionate patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Nurse
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Not specified
• Certifications & Education: Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided), Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Experience: 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred, with at least 1 year recent full-time equivalent experience within the last 3 years
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Additional Information:
  • Preferred qualifications include a Bachelors degree in nursing or related field, NIH Stroke Scale Certificate, CCRN certification, and experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent
  • Enable Skills-Based Hiring: Must Have License & Certifications
  • Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience and hold an active RN license

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 #1320962. 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