ICU Registered Nurse
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,415/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. The position provides specialized care to adult patients with complex and life-threatening conditions in a high-acuity critical care setting. Responsibilities include managing ventilated patients, titrating cardiac and vasoactive medications, supporting advanced cardiac procedures, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend and additional weekend coverage as needed by the unit. On-call coverage may be required as needed.
- Required Qualifications: California registered nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; at least 3 years of Intensive Care Unit registered nursing experience; at least 6 months of travel nursing experience; experience with required electronic charting systems.
- Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for adult patients with sepsis, acute kidney injury, respiratory failure, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, cardiogenic shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, kidney failure, surgical conditions, and substance use disorders.
- Clinical responsibilities may include ventilator management, arterial and central line care, continuous renal replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intra-aortic balloon pump and Impella support, cardiac catheterization care, valve procedures, chest tube management, blood product administration, and vasoactive medication titration.
- The unit supports open-heart procedures, thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracic surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
- Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretarial services.
- Orientation includes 48 hours of training.
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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