Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tehachapi, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Tehachapi. The Registered Nurse delivers coordinated nursing care to an assigned patient or group of patients while applying established standards of care and the nursing process. The role also supervises assigned nursing staff, coordinates interdisciplinary care, supports patient and family education, and exercises professional judgment to promote safe, effective outcomes.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross (ARC) Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification; American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or American Red Cross (ARC) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and acute care facility experience.
- Additional Information:
- Collects and analyzes patient data to identify diagnoses, care needs, and desired outcomes.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote a safe, healing, and supportive care environment.
- Provides health information and learning opportunities to patients, families, and team members.
- Participates in discharge planning to support continuity of care.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates the duties of healthcare team members.
- Required vaccinations may apply as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, with applicable medical and religious exemptions.
- Scheduled to begin 11/16/2026 and conclude 02/14/2027.
- Holiday availability is required for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; either Thanksgiving or New Year's Eve may be approved as time off, but not both.
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 #1340760. 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