Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, 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 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse located in a healthcare facility environment. This position involves providing advanced patient care for critically ill patients in a specialized ICU setting with a focus on cardiac, surgical, and neurological cases, including the management of complex medical equipment and life support systems.
Job Details
Position Description: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, with 11 private beds, requires candidates to have at least 2 years of relevant experience, including experience with chest tubes, arterial lines, and swan-Ganz catheter management. Candidates with travel experience are preferred.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required.
Education and Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
Location Requirements: No specific geographic restrictions.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Responsibilities: Managing complex patient cases such as open heart surgery, general surgery, STEMI, stroke, and post-operative care. Must be capable of handling critical medical equipment including vents, chest tubes, art lines, CRRT, Impellas, and balloon pumps.
Float: Float rotation may be required to Telemetry or Medical-Surgical units.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be licensed and have proper documentation for submission.
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 #1325311. 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 Luis Obispo, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Arterial Linesunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Medicineunmatched
Swan-Ganz Catheterunmatched
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