ICU Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,935/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients in an intensive care setting. The position requires delivering high-level nursing care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety and adhering to established clinical protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Valid Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent ICU nursing experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
- Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred
- Stroke Scale Certification (NIH Stroke Scale)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
- Dialysis, SLED, or equivalent experience preferred
- Additional Information:
- This assignment is scheduled to start on 11/02/2026 and end on 01/30/2027.
- Enable Skills-Based Hiring option is enabled.
- The position is open for up to 2 candidate submissions.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- 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.
- 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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