Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 18 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Night Shift La Jolla, California. This position involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients across multiple hospital locations, including cardio, neuro, general, stroke, medical, surgical, kidney, liver solid organ transplant, and trauma cases. The role requires flexibility to float between facilities and units, ensuring high-quality patient care during night shifts.
Job Details
- Position Description:
Night shift ICU RN needed for a multi-location facility to cover various critical care units. The assignment is scheduled for approximately four months, starting October 19, 2026, and ending February 22, 2027. The RN must be comfortable working at three different locations, with potential floating to emergency inpatient overflow units. - Required Qualifications:
Valid active California state license, 2 years of ICU experience, certifications in ACLS and BLS, and a minimum of 0 years of previous experience in critical care. - Schedule:
Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule for the upcoming four weeks will be communicated two weeks in advance, with shifts assigned via phone call two hours prior. - Additional Information:
The role involves caring for diverse patient populations, including cardiac, neuro, trauma, and transplant patients. The RN will perform advanced procedures such as A-lines, chest tubes, vents, Telemetry, and IV starts. The team utilizes varied clinical equipment and collaborates across interdisciplinary teams. - Submission Requirements:
Candidates must submit licensure details, two manager references, and undergo background screening as part of the application process.
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 #1324852. 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