Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,700 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Neurological Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is needed in Walnut Creek, California. This position involves providing expert care to patients with neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, renal, sepsis, trauma, and surgical overflow cases, including head injuries and cerebral bleeds. The role requires a current California license and at least two years of relevant experience, with specific certifications. The selected candidate will work night shifts, approximately 36 hours per week, with the possibility of floating within the same scope of skill.

Job Details

• Location: Walnut Creek, California
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro)
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current California license, at least 2 years of experience, certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel nursing experience, CCRN certification, EPIC electronic medical record system experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required within the same scope of skill
• Additional Information: No transplant surgery involved; patient care includes vents, trachs, central lines, titrating drips, and familiarity with hospital-acquired infection prevention bundles (CAUTI/CLABSI/VAP). Candidates must have current California licensure at time of submission, with relevant certifications.

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 #1280023. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Neurological

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