Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,835 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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
ICU Nurse, Intensive Care Unit This position is located at a healthcare facility where the focus is on delivering high-quality critical care to patients in need of intensive medical support. The role involves providing specialized nursing care in a fast-paced environment, adhering to clinical standards and protocols.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), graduation from an accredited nursing program, 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent ICU nursing experience, and the ability to work dayshift hours with 12-hour shifts totaling a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field, two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale Certificate, CCRN certification, and experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have a valid nursing license in the state where care is provided and possess current BLS and ACLS certifications. Applicants should be prepared to start on 10/05/2026 with end date set for 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

Cross Country Job ID #1323693. 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