Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lakeport, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary ICU Nurse General Healthcare Provider, Location unspecified. This position involves providing direct patient care in an intensive care environment, utilizing advanced nursing skills and clinical expertise. The role requires managing critically ill adult and geriatric patients, adhering to established protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; Education Requirements: 2 years of ICU experience, valid CA State License; Shift: 3 nights per week, 12 hours each, minimum 36 hours per week; Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
Required Qualifications: Valid CA State License, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, at least 2 years of ICU experience.
Responsibilities include managing ventilated patients, arterial line management, assisting with chest tube procedures, administering emergency medications, and providing specialized care for trauma and stroke patients.
Additional qualifications: Ability to interpret arterial blood gases, manage multisystem organ failure, and perform advanced procedures such as PICC line management and procedural sedation.
Must complete onboarding labs within 3-5 days and provide 7 years of work history verification prior to start date.
Experience requirement: 2 years in ICU or similar critical care setting.
Preference for candidates with proficiency in Epic charting system and experience in a hospital environment with adult and geriatric patient populations.
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 #1320746. 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
Lakeport, CA
Skills
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