Travel Contract

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

$2,945/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/01/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse is sought for a night shift position at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing critical nursing care in a fast-paced ICU environment, ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality clinical support. The position begins on November 1, 2026, and runs through January 30, 2027.

Job Details

  • Required Qualifications:
    • Licensure as a Registered Nurse (in the state where care is provided)
    • Graduation from an accredited nursing program
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
    • No minimum years of experience required
  • Schedule:
    • Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Additional Information:
    • Recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent ICU nursing experience preferred
    • Bachelors degree in nursing or related field is preferred
    • NICU Stroke Scale Certification is preferred
    • CCRN certification is preferred
    • Dialysis, SLED or equivalent experience is preferred

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 #1328851. 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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About

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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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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