Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,415 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Berkeley, California. The role centers on delivering specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients with a neuro focus.

The assignment begins 10/12/2026 and lasts 13 weeks with 36 hours per week, nights, 12-hour shifts. Candidates must hold CA RN license plus BLS, ACLS and CPI, with preferred neuro ICU experience.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU RN experience; neuro patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients, with focus on neuro cases.
• Float within the facility as needed and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage ventilators, invasive lines and other critical care procedures.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to clinical competency.

Skills

ICU RN

Neuro ICU

BLS

ACLS

CPI

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

10/12/2026

Duration:
13 weeks36 hours per week

Shift:
12 hours, nights

Employment Type:
Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized critical care for adult and geriatric patients, with a focus on neuro cases. The position requires flexibility to float within the facility as needed and provides an opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Current California RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification.
• A minimum of 2 years of ICU RN experience in neuro patient care is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring and managing critically ill patients, including neuro-specific procedures and equipment such as ICP monitoring and Traumatic Brain Injury protocols.
• Float: Float to other units within scope of practice may be required; staff can anticipate notice of 1.5 hours prior to shift start, with shuttle service provided if floating is requested.

Additional Information

The assignment begins on 10/12/2026 and lasts until 01/11/2027. All credentialing and compliance documents must be completed and submitted 10 days prior to start date. The role involves working with adult and geriatric populations, managing ventilators, invasive lines, and other critical care procedures. Orientation includes 12 hours of training and modules that are non-billable but essential for clinical competency.

BenefitsThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE creditsCross Country Job ID #1320387. 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 UnitAbout Cross Country Nurses

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 planReferral bonus