Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Stanford, 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
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit. The Clinical Nurse provides evidence-based, patient-centered care in a critical care setting, coordinating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care. The role supports patients and families, collaborates with the healthcare team, responds to changing clinical conditions, and contributes to quality improvement and professional nursing practice.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university
- Additional Information:
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and organizational policies.
- Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.
- Coordinates care with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
- Provides patient and family education related to self-care, illness prevention, recovery, and complication management.
- Responds rapidly and appropriately to changing patient conditions and activates emergency protocols when indicated.
- Neuro intensive care experience is sought, including external ventricular drain (EVD) experience.
- Assignment dates are 11/16/2026 through 02/15/2027.
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
Posted Date: 2026-11-03
Cross Country Job ID #1330321. 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