ICU Registered Nurse
Crescent City, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,360/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Travel assignment. The role provides critical care nursing for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in an intensive care setting. Responsibilities include managing complex conditions, supporting ventilated patients, administering specialized therapies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary services.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week, with every other weekend coverage. Call-off may occur based on census.
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current California Registered Nurse license
- Minimum of 2 years of experience
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Current certifications with valid expiration dates
- Electronic charting experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient assignments are typically 1:2 on night shifts.
- The role may involve caring for a daily census of approximately 46 patients.
- Floating to the emergency department or medical-surgical unit may be required, with medical-surgical floating used as a last resort.
- Clinical responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial and central line care, blood product administration, continuous intravenous sedation, vasoactive medication titration, renal replacement therapy, dysrhythmia management, chest tube care, and management of acute stroke and multisystem organ dysfunction.
- Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and unit secretarial support.
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 Crescent City, CA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Crescent City, CA here's what you should know:- Crescent City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 64°F, and winter lows are around 41°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited, but options are available.
- It may require some effort to find suitable furnished housing.
- Crescent City is car-friendly due to its smaller size, but public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- There is a small population of travel nurses.
- Crescent City offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and beachcombing.
- There are also some local restaurants and opportunities to enjoy art and music events.
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