Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,935/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/20/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients in a high-acuity setting. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to patient safety and recovery.

Job Details

  • Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided, graduate of an accredited nursing program, and Basic Life Support certification. Additionally, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required.
  • Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Additional Information: Recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience. Prior ICU nursing experience and certifications such as NIH Stroke Scale and CCRN are preferred. Bachelors degree in nursing or related field is also preferred.

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 #1307031. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About

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.

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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
  • Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
  • Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
  • Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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