Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse position available in California. This role involves working in a Level II Trauma Center within an acute care hospital. The position requires providing specialized patient care for cardiac, neuro, trauma, and med-surgical patients, with a focus on critical care procedures and procedures such as the management of ventilated patients, arterial lines, and post-surgical care. The schedule includes night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/24/2026.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: California license in hand, minimum 2 years of ICU experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
- Preferred Qualifications: Epic charting system experience, trauma level II certification, experience with neuro and cardiac critical care.
- Float: Float rotation may be required between the contracted facility and sister facility approximately 16-20 miles away.
- Additional Information: Candidate must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). References covering 1 year (6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years are required, with 2 references preferred. Certificates related to trauma and critical care preferred, including NIHSS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). Candidate must adhere to RTO restrictions and submit a copy of certifications 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 #1294258. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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