Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position located in Sacramento, California. This role involves providing specialized critical care in a hospital setting, ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality nursing services. The position requires working night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights; 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited nursing program; current Registered Nurse 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 preferred; NIH Stroke Scale Certificate; CCRN certification preferred; dialysis, SLED, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Additional Information: This role involves working in a hospital environment providing critical care services to patients in need of intensive monitoring and treatment. Candidates should be prepared to work night shifts during the specified schedule.
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 #1299624. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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