Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Marcos, 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 position supporting the care of critically ill patients in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role requires recent intensive care experience, completion of an accredited nursing program, and current licensure and certifications. Location is not specified.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 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 Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field
- Two years of recent Intensive Care Unit nursing experience
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certificate
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
- Dialysis, slow low-efficiency dialysis (SLED), or equivalent experience
- Additional Information:
- Assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/06/2027
- The role involves providing care to critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting
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 #1334491. 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