Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,660 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN ICU in Merced, CA. The assignment runs 13 weeks with 12-hour night shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 10/26/2026.

Hospital-based ICU care with ACSL,BLS, NIHSS certifications required and at least 2 years of ICU experience. CCRN preferred; travel position with housing options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• Active nursing license

Responsibilities

• Schedule: 12-hour NIGHT shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Float to Telemetry, Medical Surgical and other units as needed
• Must manage ventilators and interpret EKG strips
• Experience with ABCDE bundle and IV skills preferred
• No block scheduling; travel position with priority scheduling

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse position is located in a healthcare facility offering acute care services. This critical care role involves managing patients in a high-acuity environment, including those recovering from surgery or experiencing complex medical conditions. The shift is scheduled for nights, with a commitment of 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, from October 26, 2026, through January 25, 2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour NIGHT shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); at least 2 years of experience in an Intensive Care Unit setting; valid license to submit; location requirements as specified
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN and basic critical care course preferred
• Float: Float to Telemetry, Medical Surgical, and other units; float rotation may be required
• Additional Information:
  • Unit has 20 beds with patients primarily presenting with sepsis, DKA hyperglycemia, PN, COPD, PCI cardiac services, and CVA
  • Proficient in managing ventilators, including interpreting EKG strips
  • Must be comfortable with ABCDE bundle, ventilator management, and strong IV skills
  • No block scheduling or scheduling requests; assignment is a travel position with priority scheduling
  • Hospitalist and pulmonologist serve as intensivists; 24/5 support available
  • Mutually committed to providing safe, quality care within the acute setting
  • Charting system utilized is Cerner

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 #1321074. 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