Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carmichael, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/27/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse - Nights - Location unspecified. This position involves providing critical care to neuro patients in a state-of-the-art neuro intensive care unit, with a focus on stroke, neuro surgeries, and other neurological conditions. The role requires ensuring high-quality patient care through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams within a dynamic hospital environment.
Job Details
Certifications, Education, and Experience: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS; 2 years in Neuro ICU preferred; license to submit required; BSN not required, minimum experience 0 years; location requirements: must hold a license to submit; experience requirement: 0 years.
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Responsibilities: Work two of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years). First to float to sister facilities; occasional mid-shift float to other facilities may occur.
Clinical Areas: Neuro ICU with a strong stroke program and neuro center, including CVA, intracerebral bleed, neuro surgeries, craniotomies, ventriculostomies, and neuro interventional radiology cases.
Patient Care: Usually 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, with responsibilities including line insertions, interpreting EKG strips, and managing ventilators.
Preparation: Floor-specific orientation (1-2 days) with preceptor.
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 #1329492. 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
Carmichael, CA
Skills
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