Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,755 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN CVICU in Redding, California, to cover a 13-week assignment with 12-hour night shifts and about 36 hours per week. You will care for post-open heart and other ICU patients in a high-acuity setting.

The role requires ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications, with license submission and a proctored rhythm test on day one. Redding offers housing options and travel support through Cross Country Nurses.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States; licensure verification required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience with recent open-heart surgery cases or mixed ICU populations.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced cardiovascular ICU nursing care during 12-hour night shifts.
• Work 36 hours per week with every-other weekend, schedule confirmed weeks in advance.
• Float to tele and medical-surgical units as needed.
• Proctor dysrhythmia test on day one; monitor patients and respond to alarms 24/7.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

Tools

Cerner charting system

Monitors & ventilators

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) nurses are needed for a position in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized critical care to patients with complex cardiac conditions, including recent open-heart surgeries, as well as a mix of ICU patient types. The assignment offers 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling and a focus on maintaining high-acuity patient care.

Job Details:

• Location: Not specified
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 36 hours per week, with every other weekend; schedule made out about six weeks in advance but not finalized until manager review
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); must be willing to submit license; minimum of 2 years of experience providing care to patients with recent open-heart surgery and mixed ICU patient populations
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with fresh open hearts, recent ICU experience, and handling mixed ICU patient cases
• Float: Float rotation may be required to tele and medical-surgical units
• Additional Information: Unit notes specify that nurses will undergo a proctored dysrhythmia test on day one, which is pass/fail; nurses will not take patient assignments when serving as charge nurses; orientation includes one day of unit-specific training; ensures familiarity with Cerner charting system; and candidates must be comfortable working with monitors, vents, and hospitalist or intensivist presence 24/7.

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 #1316814. 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 Cardiovascular

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