Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- 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
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse position is available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing advanced patient care within the ICU, managing complex clinical cases including non-ST elevated myocardial infarctions (non-STEMIs), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), multi-organ failure (MOF), sepsis, respiratory failure, and post-operative complications. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the ability to interpret Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM) data.
Job Details
- Location: Sacramento area
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, starting at 07:00 and ending at 07:30, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as an RN, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with bedside procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs) and bronchoscopies, ability to document and communicate effectively during multidisciplinary rounds, and familiarity with Cerner charting system.
- Responsibilities: Providing direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, completing bedside procedures, and managing urgent and emergent patient needs.
- Schedule Details: The assignment begins on 11/10/2026 and concludes on 02/09/2027, with travel scheduled for nights. Self-scheduling and access to work schedules are available.
- Submission Requirements: Applications must include proof of required certifications and compliance with the facilitys screening processes.
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 #1325193. 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