Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,415 per week
Job Summary
This healthcare organization in Oakland, California is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a night shift position. The role involves providing high-quality care to adult patients with complex medical conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, and other acute and chronic illnesses. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment with a focus on patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Employment Type: Travel
Required Qualifications
- Valid California RN license
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
- At least 3 years of RN ICU experience
- 6 months of travel experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in community hospital settings
- LATC (Long Term Acute Care) experience
- Trauma level I or II experience
Additional Responsibilities
- Managing arterial lines
- Chest tube procedures
- Blood product administration
- Ventilator management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Invasive lines
- Variety of other critical care procedures
Certifications and Experience Verification
Certifications must be current and uploaded with valid expiration dates. Candidates are required to have at least 2 years of relevant experience with supporting documentation to seek approval from facility HR.
Compliance and Onboarding
- Labs to be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing
- All documentation due 10 days prior to start date
- Re-orientation is required only if the traveler has been separated for more than 6 months since last shift at the facility
Benefits
- 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
Pay Package
The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
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.