Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,550 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse with ICU - Intensive Care Unit specialization for a 14-week assignment in Carmichael, California. The role emphasizes neuro critical care for stroke and neurosurgical patients within a modern unit, with night shifts and a 36-hour weekly commitment.

Required ACLS and BLS, NIHSS; California license submission; Neuro ICU experience preferred; BSN not required. Benefits include housing options, medical coverage, travel reimbursement, and 401(k) upon

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications required per policy.
• NIHSS training preferred; neuro ICU experience preferred.
• California license or submitting license required.
• BSN not required; minimum experience 0 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical neuro ICYU care with 1:1 or close to 1:1 patient ratios, monitoring vents, IVs, EKGs.
• Float to sister facilities as needed and cover holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year).
• Perform line insertions, ventilator management, and interpret EKG strips.
• Complete floor-specific orientation with a preceptor before start.

Skills

ICU - Intensive Care Unit

RN

Education

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse - Nights - Location unspecified. This position involves providing critical care to neuro patients in a state-of-the-art neuro intensive care unit, with a focus on stroke, neuro surgeries, and other neurological conditions. The role requires ensuring high-quality patient care through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams within a dynamic hospital environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS; 2 years in Neuro ICU preferred; license to submit required; BSN not required, minimum experience 0 years; location requirements: must hold a license to submit; experience requirement: 0 years.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Work two of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years). First to float to sister facilities; occasional mid-shift float to other facilities may occur.
• Clinical Areas: Neuro ICU with a strong stroke program and neuro center, including CVA, intracerebral bleed, neuro surgeries, craniotomies, ventriculostomies, and neuro interventional radiology cases.
• Patient Care: Usually 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, with responsibilities including line insertions, interpreting EKG strips, and managing ventilators.
• Preparation: Floor-specific orientation (1-2 days) with preceptor.

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 #1329492. 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