Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing position is located at an organization that provides specialized critical care services. This role involves delivering high-level patient care within the ICU environment. The position is scheduled for night shifts, requiring nurses to work 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. This opportunity is suitable for licensed registered nurses with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced critical care setting.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse license (in the state where care is provided), active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, 1 year of recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience, graduate of an accredited nursing program
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field, two (2) years of recent intensive care unit (ICU) nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale certificate, CCRN certification, dialysis, SLED (Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis), or equivalent experience
Additional Information: The position is available from 10/19/2026 through 01/16/2027, with no specified maximum number of submissions per supplier. Candidates are encouraged to submit with appropriate licensure and certifications.
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 #1316615. 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
Sacramento, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Dialysisunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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