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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Nights. The role provides critical care to adult and geriatric patients, including a significant neuro patient population. The position requires proficiency in complex intensive care interventions, neurological cases, and collaboration with multidisciplinary support services.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly. Weekend coverage is every other weekend and as needed by the unit. On-call availability may be required as needed.
- Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); at least 3 years of Registered Nurse intensive care experience; travel nursing experience; proficiency caring for neuro patients; and required charting system experience.
- Additional Information: The assignment supports a 30-bed intensive care unit with an average patient ratio of 2:1. Clinical responsibilities may include care of ventilated patients, central and arterial line management, continuous intravenous sedation and neuromuscular blockade, continuous renal replacement therapy, external ventricular drain management, intracranial pressure monitoring, acute stroke and traumatic brain injury management, ventilator management, vasoactive medication titration, dysrhythmia management, blood product administration, chest tube care, post-neurosurgical care, and surgical intensive care. Multidisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary services.
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 #1339963. 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