Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,355 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU for a Modesto, California assignment. This 13-week travel role offers 36 hours per week across 12-hour night shifts in an acute care setting. You will deliver high-acuity patient care, manage complex equipment, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

CA RN license and multiple certifications are required, with onboarding timelines. Competitive pay with private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive health benefits, travel

Qualifications

• CA RN license required and active in CA.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS must be current; TNCC within 180 days, NIHSS within 90 days.
• Minimum 1 year ICU experience; California license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity patient care in ICU.
• Manage complex medical equipment and lines.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and adhere to protocols.

Skills

ICU nursing

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

NIHSS certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in a facility setting. This position involves assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care for adult patients in an acute care environment. The role emphasizes holistic, individualized patient care, patient and family education, and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.

Job Details

• Certifications: CA RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS (within 180 days of hire), TNCC (within 180 days of hire), NIHSS (within 90 days).
• Education Requirements: Valid CA RN license.
• Experience Requirement: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in an ICU setting.
• Location Requirements: California license required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with arterial line management, ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced emergency procedures.
• Responsibilities: Delivering high-acuity patient care, managing complex medical equipment, collaborating with healthcare teams, and adhering to clinical protocols.
• Additional Information: Must complete required certifications within specified timeframes, comply with onboarding, and provide accurate work history.
• Submission: Applicants must upload valid certification documentation and licensure within the specified deadlines.

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
• When applicable, direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1324975. 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