Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position available in the ICU specialty. This role involves providing specialized patient care within the intensive care environment, supporting critical cases, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
Job Details
Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid registered nurse license in the state where care is provided, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred, with at least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent experience within the last 3 years. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Clinical responsibilities include managing critically ill patients in the ICU setting, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, CCRN certification, and experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent therapies.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must hold a current nursing license in the state of care and submit their license verification upon application.
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 #1320895. 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
San Diego, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Clinical Informationunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Dialysisunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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