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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse is based in the healthcare organizations ICU. This role involves providing individualized, therapeutic, and safe care to critically ill patients and their families, utilizing the nursing process to promote positive outcomes. The position requires collaborative efforts with the healthcare team to address complex clinical situations and patient needs.
Job Details
- Position Description: Provides holistic, patient-centered care for critically ill patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions. Acts as a patient and family advocate while promoting quality outcomes.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, CPR certification, ACLS certification, NIH certification, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), at least three years recent RN experience in a direct RN role, and at least two years recent RN experience in an ICU or specialty area, with experience in nursing process, individualized assessment, plan of care, patient and family advocacy, patient care documentation, patient care conferences, management of complex clinical situations, communication, and socio-cultural variables.
- Additional Information: The RN will assess patient and family needs, develop and implement care plans, evaluate responses, and coordinate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. Ability to manage complex and high-risk clinical situations and adapt nursing interventions to diverse socio-cultural needs is essential.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates are encouraged to submit their current licensure and certifications as part of their application.
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 #1330159. 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