Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,635 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive salary

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 Redding, California. This 13-week assignment requires 36 hours per week of 12-hour day shifts with travel accommodations and comprehensive benefits.

The role emphasizes ICU critical care, ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and trauma patient care in a fast-paced setting. Start date is 10/20/2026; candidates must have an active RN license and certifications as noted.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license, BLS & ACLS; PALS preferred; COVID vaccine required.
• 2 years ICU experience; proficiency in ICP monitoring and vent management; trauma patient care.
• Proctored dysrhythmia test on day one; self-scheduling considerations and fast-paced ICU environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to ICU patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage ICP monitoring and ventilator support.
• Collaborate with trauma teams and work independently as needed.

Skills

ICU experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS preferred

COVID vaccine

ICP monitoring

Vent management

Trauma care

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location not specified. This position involves providing specialized critical care to trauma, neuro-stroke, head injury, ventriculostomy, and ICP monitoring patients within a fast-paced ICU environment. The role requires experience with ICP monitoring and ventilator management, with the ability to work independently in a dynamic setting.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS & ACLS certifications; PALS preferred; COVID vaccine required; additional certifications such as NIHSS beneficial; 2 years of ICU experience; proficiency in ICP monitoring and vent management; experience with trauma patients; no minimum experience requirement explicitly listed but candidates are expected to have substantial ICU experience.
• Schedule: 12-hour days, every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, strong team collaboration skills, and adaptability to unit needs are essential. Self-scheduling is under review, and the unit supports interventional radiology procedures. Travelers must be prepared for a challenging workload and positive team interactions.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must be licensed to practice and able to submit necessary documentation. The role includes a proctored dysrhythmia test on day one, which is pass/fail.

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 #1324859. 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