Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Modesto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/27/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in a facility setting. This position involves assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care for adult patients in an acute care environment. The role emphasizes holistic, individualized patient care, patient and family education, and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Certifications: CA RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS (within 180 days of hire), TNCC (within 180 days of hire), NIHSS (within 90 days).
Education Requirements: Valid CA RN license.
Experience Requirement: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in an ICU setting.
Location Requirements: California license required.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with arterial line management, ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced emergency procedures.
Responsibilities: Delivering high-acuity patient care, managing complex medical equipment, collaborating with healthcare teams, and adhering to clinical protocols.
Additional Information: Must complete required certifications within specified timeframes, comply with onboarding, and provide accurate work history.
Submission: Applicants must upload valid certification documentation and licensure within the specified deadlines.
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
When applicable, direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1324975. 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
Modesto, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Arterial Linesunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Emergency Proceduresunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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