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: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift in an inpatient healthcare setting. This role involves providing high-acuity patient care within the intensive care unit, supporting patient recovery through advanced nursing skills and clinical expertise during overnight hours. The position is scheduled to start on November 2, 2026, and ends January 30, 2027.
Job Details:
- Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided, graduation from an accredited nursing program, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Experience requirement: 0 years.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The candidate should have recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience working in an ICU. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field, two or more years of ICU nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale certification, CCRN certification, and experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent procedures. Enhanced skills in clinical assessment are preferred to support complex patient care needs.
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 #1339775. 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