Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Antioch, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary ICU Nurse, Intensive Care Unit This position is located at a healthcare facility where the focus is on delivering high-quality critical care to patients in need of intensive medical support. The role involves providing specialized nursing care in a fast-paced environment, adhering to clinical standards and protocols.
Job Details
Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), graduation from an accredited nursing program, 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent ICU nursing experience, and the ability to work dayshift hours with 12-hour shifts totaling a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field, two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience, NIH Stroke Scale Certificate, CCRN certification, and experience with dialysis, SLED, or equivalent.
Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidates must have a valid nursing license in the state where care is provided and possess current BLS and ACLS certifications. Applicants should be prepared to start on 10/05/2026 with end date set for 01/02/2027.
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 #1323693. 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
Antioch, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Dialysisunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Office Administrationunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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