ICU Registered Nurse
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,885/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The role provides nursing care for critically ill patients in a high-acuity setting. Candidates must hold an active Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided and maintain required life support certifications.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- One year of recent full-time-equivalent experience within the last three years.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field.
- Two years of recent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing experience.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- Dialysis, sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED), or equivalent experience.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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 Oakland, CA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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