Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Arcata, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse California, Arcata. This position involves providing specialized care within the ICU setting for a healthcare provider located in Arcata, CA. The role requires maintaining a high standard of patient care, adhering to clinical protocols, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Position: ICU Nurse
Location: Arcata, CA
Shift: Days
Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift, 36 hours guaranteed per week
Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support, proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract start date, 0 years minimum experience, valid certification credentials, and California residence or appropriate licensing requirements.
Additional Information: Ability to occasionally float to cover breaks and assist, with a start date of 09/14/2026 and end date of 12/14/2026. Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract starting date.
Submission Requirements: Candidate submissions are ongoing.
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 #1307193. 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
About 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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Arcata, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Contract Creationunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
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