Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
San Marcos, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,035/weekOverview
- Start Date10/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in intensive care unit (ICU) located in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized critical care to patients in a high-acuity environment, ensuring safety, and compliance with established protocols. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with an expected minimum of 36 hours per week, starting October 18, 2026, and concluding January 16, 2027.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: - One (1) year recent (within the last three years) full-time equivalent experience in a healthcare setting
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Registered Nurse (RN) 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 related field
- Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
- Dialysis, SLED, or equivalent experience preferred
- Additional Information: This position requires delivering high-level critical care to patients in need of intensive monitoring and interventions. The nurse must adhere to SOPs, maintain certifications, and demonstrate clinical proficiency in emergency and complex care procedures.
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.
San Marcos, CA
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