Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU Registered Nurse, Nights The healthcare provider is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized care within the intensive care unit on night shifts. This role involves delivering individualized, holistic nursing care, promoting quality outcomes, and collaborating with the healthcare team to meet patient needs.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: CA RN license, CPR, ACLS, NIH required. At least three years of recent RN experience working in an RN role and at least two years in a specialty area. Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Additional Information: The ICU RN will perform assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate patient and family responses. Responsibilities include patient and family education, documentation, care coordination, and serving as an advocate. The role requires passing an EKG exam at orientation. The position may require float pool coverage to ICU units or other facilities, or care at a level one care lower within the healthcare system.
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 #1335260. 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