Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,760 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Travel RN in Neurological ICU for a Chico, California assignment. This 13-week travel position requires 36 hours per week, with 12-hour nights, supporting a Level II trauma center and neuro/trauma patients.

You must have CA RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, 5+ years acute critical care, and travel nursing experience. EPIC charting and willingness to float to related units are required; agency staff must be W-2 employees of their staffing agency.

Qualifications

• CA RN license with current state credentials.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 5 years of acute critical care experience.
• EPIC charting experience preferred.
• Level II trauma critical care experience preferred.
• Prior travel nurse experience preferred.
• Willingness to float to related units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for neuro/trauma patients in a 12-bed ICU.
• Float coverage to Cardiovascular, Telemetry, or Medical Surgical units as needed.
• Provide safe, high-quality patient care during nights.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

5+ years acute critical care

EPIC charting

Level II trauma care

Travel nursing experience

Float coverage

Tools

EPIC

CRRT experience

ICP monitoring (neuro)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Chico, California.

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU NEURO) specialty position located at a medical center. This role involves caring for neuro/trauma patients in a Level II trauma Intensive Care Unit with a 12-bed capacity and a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. The position requires float coverage to related units such as Cardiovascular, Telemetry, or Medical Surgical units as needed, with a focus on critically ill neuro and trauma patients.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, at least 5 years of acute critical care experience, EPIC charting experience, Level II trauma critical care experience, previous traveler experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro/trauma patients, ability to care for patients with ICP monitors, CRRT, lumbar drains.
• Additional Information: The organization only accepts agency staff who are W-2 employees of their respective staffing agencies. RN candidates must be prepared to float to other units as needed.

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 #1317322. 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 Neurological

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