ICU Registered Nurse
Merced, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing critical care for patients in a high-acuity environment, including managing ventilators, administering medications, and monitoring patient progress. The position requires flexibility to float across tele, med-surg, and ICU floors, with a focus on quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as a registered nurse, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification, Basic Critical Care Course preferred, proficiency in managing ventilators and complex critical care interventions.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to tele, medical-surgical floors, and other units; ability to manage 4 to 5 patients.
• Additional Information: Must be comfortable with the ABCDE bundle, ventilator management, and managing common ICU diagnoses such as sepsis, DKA, hyperglycemia, COPD, CVA, and post-surgical recovery. Candidates should be proficient in reading and interpreting cardiac strips.
• Shift Notes: 12-hour night shifts, with 2 weekends per 4-week period, and holidays as needed.
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS certification, NIHSS.
• Experience: 2 years minimum ICU experience is required.
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• End Date: 01/25/2027

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