Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Templeton, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization seeks a registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Templeton, California. This role involves performing professional nursing functions such as assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The RN will coordinate, manage, and delegate patient care activities, ensuring compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice and fostering teamwork. The position is represented by CNA.
Job Details:
- Location: Templeton, California
- Schedule: Day shift, 0700 to 1930, 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of a school of nursing; one year of recent acute care RN experience in an operating room; current RN license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor within 6 months of hire or transfer
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC electronic health record system preferred
- Additional Information: The RN will ensure patient needs are met, follow infection control protocols, assess and recognize signs of cardiac or respiratory distress, and function effectively in emergency situations such as Code Blue. They will accurately administer and document medications, assist in patient discharge planning, and support staff education. Responsibilities include proper documentation, charging, and utilization of department resources while minimizing incidental overtime. The role demands adaptability to changing environments and effective teamwork.
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
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 #1296156. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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