ICU Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,935/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing position is located at an organization that provides specialized critical care services. This role involves delivering high-level patient care within the ICU environment. The position is scheduled for night shifts, requiring nurses to work 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. This opportunity is suitable for licensed registered nurses with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced critical care setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse license (in the state where care is provided), active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, 1 year of recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience, graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field, two (2) years of recent intensive care unit (ICU) nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale certificate, CCRN certification, dialysis, SLED (Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis), or equivalent experience
- Additional Information: The position is available from 10/19/2026 through 01/16/2027, with no specified maximum number of submissions per supplier. Candidates are encouraged to submit with appropriate licensure and certifications.
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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