Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Santa Clara, 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, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse position located in a healthcare facility. This role requires providing specialized patient care within the ICU environment, supporting critical care needs. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details
Required Qualifications:
1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent ICU nursing experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Location requirements: must hold a valid nursing license for the state where care is provided
Schedule:
Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Additional Information:
Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience preferred
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field preferred
NIH Stroke Scale Certificate preferred
CCRN certification preferred
Dialysis, SLED, or equivalent experience preferred
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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 #1322451. 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
Santa Clara, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Dialysisunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
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Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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