Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Red Bluff, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in an acute care facility located in the specified area. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population, including sepsis, medical-surgical, DKA, CHF, COPD, and borderline step-down patients. The position requires a dedicated and experienced RN to provide high-quality critical care during night shifts.
Job Details
- Position Description:
The ICU unit features 8 beds with an average census of 3-4 patients. Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:1-2, with 2-3 nurses per shift. The unit handles high-acuity patients, including sepsis, DKA, CHF, COPD, and patients awaiting cardiac catheterization. Most patients are borderline step-down. The team is supported by a hospitalist in-house 24/7, with tele-intensivist coverage. - Required Qualifications:
Current ACLS and BLS certifications, NIHSS certification through AHA, 2-5 years of experience in ICU, experience working in smaller ICUs, proficiency with Cerner EHR system preferred, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and valid RN license. - Schedule:
12-hour night shifts, working approximately 36 hours per week, with self-scheduling flexibility and schedules planned 30-45 days in advance. - Additional Information:
May be required to titrate drips such as Levo, Heparin, Insulin, and Dopamine. The charge nurse also takes patient assignments. Floating may occasionally be necessary to medical-surgical units, peds, or emergency rooms, with patient ratios up to 1:5 or 1:4 if qualified.
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 #1333256. 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