Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Castro Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neurointensive Care Unit (ICU NEURO) Flexible Location. This position involves providing specialized neurocritical care to adult patients in a fast-paced ICU environment. The role encompasses managing complex neurological conditions, supporting the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license, current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, minimum of 1 year of neuro ICU experience, and proficiency with Epic electronic medical records.
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I or II experience, additional certifications such as TNCC, and experience with neuro-specific procedures and monitoring technologies.
- Additional Responsibilities: Managing and monitoring neuro patients, including arterial lines, ICP management, post-surgical neuro care, and ventilator support. Support may be needed in Emergency Department, Step Down Unit, or Central Monitoring Department.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, TNCC.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates are expected to upload their valid California RN licensure, applicable certifications, and references within the last year.
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 #1338171. 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 Neurological
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