Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,415 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Berkeley, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a facility offering specialized care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients. This role involves providing advanced patient monitoring and managing complex medical conditions, with a focus on neuro cases. The shift is scheduled for days, with a standard minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/11/2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: CA RN License, BLS certification, ACLS certification, CPI certification, minimum of 2 years of RN ICU experience, ability to handle neuro patient cases, proficiency in comprehensive critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line care, neuro-specific procedures, and complex patient monitoring
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic electronic charting system, charge nurse experience, trauma level II experience, community hospital experience, additional certifications in neuro or trauma care preferred
• Float: May float within the hospital to other units within scope of practice, with a notice of 1.5 hours prior to shift, and shuttle provided if floating is requested
• Additional Information: The role involves collaborative interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams; candidates must complete all onboarding requirements including labs within 3-5 days of contract signing, and provide work history verification covering the last 7 years.
• Submission Requirements: Valid CA RN license uploaded within last 2 weeks, applicable certifications uploaded with expiration dates, two references obtained within the last year, and all compliance documents submitted 10 days prior to start date.

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 #1320384. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus