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: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients in an intensive care setting. The position requires delivering high-level nursing care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety and adhering to established clinical protocols.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Valid Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent ICU nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred
Stroke Scale Certification (NIH Stroke Scale)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
Dialysis, SLED, or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Information:
This assignment is scheduled to start on 11/02/2026 and end on 01/30/2027.
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The position is open for up to 2 candidate submissions.
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 #1313138. 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
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Dialysisunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
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Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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