Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The role provides nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced intensive care setting. The position requires current nursing licensure and advanced life support certifications, with night shifts scheduled for 12 hours.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of recent full-time equivalent experience within the last 3 years; graduate of an accredited nursing program; Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field; 2 years of recent intensive care unit nursing experience; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certificate; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification; dialysis, Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED), or equivalent experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
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 #1337729. 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