Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,540 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carmichael, California. The ICU RN will provide advanced care for critically ill patients in an 11-bed Medical ICU, including ARDS, Sepsis, and DKA management.

The shift is 12 hours, nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week and a 13-week assignment starting 11/10/2026. Responsibilities include line placements, intubations, drip titration, and EKG interpretation, with 24/7 in-house pharmacy

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of ICU experience.
• Current RN licensure required.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care in a Medical ICU setting.
• Perform line placements and intubations as needed.
• Titrate drips (vasoactive meds, sedation, insulin, heparin).
• Interpret EKG strips and respond to cardiac rhythms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Job description

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

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: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing critical care in a high-acuity setting, with responsibilities including managing patients with complex diagnoses such as ARDS, Sepsis, and DKA. The role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and adherence to strict clinical protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: The ICU Nurse will provide advanced nursing care in a 11-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit, supporting patients with complex conditions such as ARDS, Sepsis, and therapeutic hypothermia. Responsibilities include line placements, intubations, titrating drips (venoactive medications, sedation, insulin, Heparin), and interpreting EKG strips.
• Certifications: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS.
• Education & Experience: Must have at least 2 years of ICU experience, with current licensure required.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM or 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Travel nurses will work two of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).
• Additional Information: The assignment includes a 2-shift orientation in the Medical ICU and 1 shift each in Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs. In-house pharmacy support is available 24/7, and ICU-specific training will be provided prior to start. Travelers may float within scope to other critical care units within the Sacramento facilities.

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 #1329817. 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