Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,610 per week

Cross Country Nurses
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • $2,610 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

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: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU) San Luis Obispo, CA. This position involves providing critical care in an acute care setting, with shift hours from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on every other weekend. The role requires coordinating patient care, monitoring vital signs, and implementing treatment plans in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to float as needed and meet the specified certification and experience requirements.

Job Details:

  • Location: San Luis Obispo, California
  • Shift Time: Nights (6:00 PM 6:00 AM)
  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Licensure to submit; BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification; Minimum 2 years of experience in Intensive Care Unit setting
  • Additional Requirements: Candidates must be available to start on 08/31/2026
  • Shifts: Every other weekend; float rotation may be required
  • Certifications: BLS Certification
  • Additional Information: The organizations clinical team will pre-screen all candidates. Managers will conduct second interviews. Overtime is paid after 8 hours per day and after 40 hours per week, with a flat rate for all overtime hours. Cancellation policies allow the hospital to cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment or three shifts for shorter assignments.

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 #1298580. 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

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA

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