Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,060 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is looking for a travel nurse RN specializing in ICU for a position in Arcata, California. This role involves providing patient care during night shifts, and candidates are not required to have prior experience.

The job offers guaranteed minimum hours, private housing or allowance, health insurance, and various other benefits. Ideal candidates must have a valid California nursing license and required certifications.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an active California registered nursing license.
• Must possess BLS and ACLS certifications.
• No minimum years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in ICU during night shifts.
• Participate in float rotation as required.

Skills

Active California registered nursing license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) screen

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Job Summary

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Emergency Room (ER) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a healthcare facility located in Arcata, California. The role involves providing high-quality patient care during night shifts, with candidates required to bring their licensed RN license on the first day. The position is suitable for candidates with no minimum years of experience.

Job Details

• Location: Arcata, California
• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Required Qualifications: Active California registered nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) screen within 12 months of the contract start date, and no minimum years of experience required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Quick start for suitable candidates; provides guaranteed minimum hours weekly; housing resources are available through FurnishedFinder.com and TravelNurseHousing.com covering Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Blue Lake, and surrounding areas within a 20‑mile radius.

Benefits

• 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 #1268772. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.