Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,945/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift in an inpatient healthcare setting. This role involves providing high-acuity patient care within the intensive care unit, supporting patient recovery through advanced nursing skills and clinical expertise during overnight hours. The position is scheduled to start on November 2, 2026, and ends January 30, 2027.
Job Details:
- Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided, graduation from an accredited nursing program, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Experience requirement: 0 years.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The candidate should have recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience working in an ICU. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field, two or more years of ICU nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale certification, CCRN certification, and experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent procedures. Enhanced skills in clinical assessment are preferred to support complex patient care needs.
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.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- 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.
- 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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