Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,595 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pleasanton, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Pleasanton, California. This role involves providing specialized, evidence-based nursing care within the scope of practice governed by state and regulatory standards. The ICU nurse will assess patient conditions, collaborate with the healthcare team to develop care plans, and deliver holistic, family-centered care to critically ill patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) 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, at least 1 year of nursing experience in a critical care or ICU setting, able to communicate effectively in English
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an ICU environment, additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Additional Information: The ICU nurse will create a healing environment through patient and family engagement, identify and manage patient discomforts, and provide emotional support and education. The role requires rapid assessment, emergency response activation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Nursing staff are encouraged to participate in ongoing education and professional development activities to maintain current practice standards.

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 #1290822. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus