Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,945/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date10/19/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

16% higher than average Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Nurse pay in California

Estimated total pay

$2,945/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized patient care within the ICU setting, focusing on critically ill patients. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of managing complex medical conditions and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Details:

Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- 0 years of recent ICU nursing experience (within the last 3 years)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
- Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred
- NIH Stroke Scale Certificate (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification preferred
- Dialysis, SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis), or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Information: This role is scheduled to start on 10/19/2026 and conclude on 01/16/2027. Candidates should be prepared to work night shifts and possess the necessary licensure and certifications to provide high-quality critical care.

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 #1316616. 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

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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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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