Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Arcata, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in Arcata, California, is responsible for providing specialized critical care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This position involves working night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours guaranteed per week, supporting patient recovery and stabilization through expert clinical skills and compassionate care.
Job Details
Position: ICU Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) Night shift
Location: Arcata, California
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract start date, 3 years of ICU experience
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Additional Information: This role includes the possibility of occasional floating to cover breaks and assist in the unit
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 #1311025. 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
Arcata, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Contract Creationunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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