Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
This ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing position is located in a healthcare facility, providing specialized care to critically ill patients. The role involves delivering comprehensive patient management, adhering to established clinical protocols, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience, graduate of an accredited nursing program, current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field, two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale certification, CCRN preferred, dialysis, SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis) or equivalent experience preferred.
- Additional Information: The assignment runs from October 5, 2026, to January 2, 2027, with a shift length of 12 hours per day. Candidates should be available to fulfill the minimum hours per week and possess the necessary certifications and qualifications to provide high-quality ICU care.
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 #1316623. 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