Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is available in a healthcare facility in a day shift setting. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients. The position is suitable for candidates with at least one year of recent full-time nursing experience and current licensure.
Job Details:
Location: Not specified
Schedule: Days, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
One or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) full-time nursing experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
Basic Life Support certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
Two (2) years of recent ICU nursing experience
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale Certificate
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
Dialysis, SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis), or equivalent experience
Shift Hours: 12 hours per day
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 01/16/2027
Additional Information:
Enabling skills-based hiring
Must have valid license and certifications including ACLS
Need for staffing is aligned with winter planning
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 #1316626. 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
Sacramento, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Dialysisunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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