Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $3,160 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a healthcare setting focusing on critically ill patients requiring specialized care. This role involves providing hands-on nursing care, interpreting patient data, coordinating treatments, and supporting patient and family education within the guidelines of regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides direct patient care, practicing in an evidence-based manner within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The CN assesses patients, interprets data, implements and evaluates care, and collaborates with healthcare teams and families to deliver patient-centered care.
• Required Qualifications: CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license, current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred, experience requirement: 0 years, location requirements: must be eligible to work in the designated state, and schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The RN will create a healing environment, identify and manage patient discomfort, provide emotional support, and guide families through illness and recovery processes. The role includes monitoring patient status, teaching self-care and health management, and participating in team-building activities. Adaptability to technology and commitment to ongoing professional development are essential. The position involves rapid response capabilities and safety compliance responsibilities.

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 #1326206. 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 Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus