Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located in the area. This position involves providing specialized patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The role requires adherence to hospital standards and protocols to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts with 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Valid registered nurse license in the state where care is provided.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- One year of recent (within the last three years) full-time equivalent ICU nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
- Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred.
- NIH Stroke Scale certification.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) credential.
- Experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent procedures.
- Additional Information:
- Position start date is 09/28/2026, with an end date of 12/26/2026.
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 #1316587. 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