Travel ICU RN - Night Shift RN

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position available in a healthcare organization located in the area. This role involves providing critical patient care responsibilities in a fast-paced ICU setting, adhering to established standards of practice and safety protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

Schedule: Nights shift; 12 hours per day; 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; graduation from an accredited nursing program; certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field; two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience; NIH Stroke Scale certification; CCRN credential; experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent procedures

Additional Information: The assignment begins on 10/05/2026 and concludes on 01/02/2027. Candidate submissions are currently open, with a maximum of two submissions per supplier. The responsible candidate must meet licensing and certification requirements prior to assignment commencement.

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 #1316631. 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