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

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a hospital setting. This role involves providing critical care to trauma, neuro-stroke, head injury, ventriculostomy, and ICP monitoring patients. The nurse will work primarily night shifts in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment requiring strong clinical skills and teamwork. Candidates must be prepared to work hard and adapt to a dynamic unit.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 36 hours per week, with every other weekend requirement.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a registered nurse, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, COVID vaccine, and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience. Experience with ICP monitoring, ventriculostomy, trauma care, neuro-strokes, and post-TPA patients is required. Candidates must have 2-3 years in ICU, previous travel experience preferred; candidates with less experience must have excellent prior experience at large, fast-paced facilities.
• Preferred Qualifications: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is preferred; NIHSSS is required.
• Additional Information:
  • The position involves working in a unit with a 30-bed capacity, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2.
  • A charge nurse and house supervisor are on duty 24/7; the charge nurse does not take assignments.
  • An intensivist is on-site 24/7, along with RT (Respiratory Therapist) support with equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc.
  • GE brand monitors are used; RNs are expected to interpret strips.
  • The unit has a robust interventional radiology program and is traveler-friendly.
  • Orientation includes at least one day on the unit, with potential for additional training.
  • The hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment or three shifts for shorter assignments.

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