Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,820 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The professional registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular in Redding, California, provides specialized care for patients with cardiac conditions within a critical care setting. This role involves managing diverse patient needs, including recent open-heart surgeries and mixed ICU cases, in a fast-paced hospital environment. The nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality care aligned with clinical best practices.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, days (6:45 AM 7:15 PM), with an every-other-weekend schedule.
• Certifications and Education: ACLS, BLS certifications, NIHSS, PALS preferred; licensure to submit is required, with willingness to wait for licensing.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience working with fresh open-heart patients and mixed ICU populations.
• Unit Notes: Telemetry, Laboratory, Emergency, and Critical Care units. Unit carding includes 30 beds, with a ratio of 1-2 patients most of the time.
• Additional Notes: Candidates must have recent experience with open-heart procedures, and flexibility to float to tele or med-surg units if needed. Orientation includes one day of unit-specific training.
• Operational Details: Hospitalist or Intensivist staff available 24/7, along with pharmacy services. RT available around the clock, and the hospital utilizes Cerner charting system.
• Shift specifics: Schedule finalized approximately six weeks in advance; self-scheduling is permitted but subject to manager review.
• Other Requirements: No holiday work is required at this time; candidates must be willing to wait for license processing.

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 #1299112. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus