Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,125 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Days Shift. This position involves providing holistic, individualized patient care within the ICU, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions. The role emphasizes promoting quality outcomes and serving as a patient and family advocate to ensure excellent, satisfying care.

Job Details

• Licensure: California RN license
• Certifications: CPR, ACLS, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
• Education & Experience: At least three years recent RN experience in the RN role; at least two years recent RN experience in a specialty area
• Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Days shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications (CPR, ACLS, NIHSS), education, California RN license, experience as specified
• Additional Information: The role involves providing age-specific, culturally competent nursing care, implementing and evaluating patient care plans, and collaborating with healthcare team members. Must pass EKG exam at orientation. Float pool coverage may be required, with potential to float to ICU units or other facilities as needed.

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 # . 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