Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,510 per week
cross country nursesSanta Cruz (CA)
Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,510 per week
Posted 6 days ago
cross country nursesSanta Cruz (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California. Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/07/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: TravelJob Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position in an acute care setting providing care for adult and pediatric patients with complex medical, neurological, cardiac, trauma, and critical care conditions. The role primarily follows 12-hour day shifts and may include floating to telemetry based on staffing and operational needs.
Job Details
Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend requirement.
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Minimum of 2 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information:
Care may include adult and pediatric patients with medical-surgical, neurological, cardiac, trauma, overdose, diabetic ketoacidosis, tissue plasminogen activator, hypothermia, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, endovascular aneurysm repair, and other complex critical care needs. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2.The role may include caring for patients requiring balloon pumps, intracranial pressure monitoring, coronary artery bypass graft recovery, continuous renal replacement therapy, intra-aortic balloon pump support, and other advanced therapies following required education and competency validation. The role may float to telemetry. The unit includes a 24-hour intensivist presence, respiratory therapy coverage, pharmacy coverage, and daytime intravenous therapy support. Orientation includes two shifts in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), followed by independent practice on the third shift.
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 #1348117. 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 UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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. xevrcyc 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
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