Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mission Viejo, California.

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mission Viejo, California.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/17/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

The organization is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a critical care environment, with the flexibility to float between different ICU floors and lower acuity units as needed. The position requires working night shifts in a fast-paced hospital setting.

• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, BLS, CPI, MAB, NIHSS;
  
  Education:
  
  at least 1 year of clinical experience;
  Location Requirements: valid state license, compact license accepted;
  Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year minimum;
  
  Shift: Nights;
  Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  12 hours;
  
  Schedule:
  
  minimum 36 hours per week.
• Responsible for managing various critical care procedures, including arterial line management, ventilated patient care, central line care, and neuro intensive care.
• Additional responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, managing Ports, assisting with chest tube insertion/removal, and interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Preferred qualifications include trauma level I or II experience and prior experience with community hospital settings.
• The role involves providing patient care for adults and geriatrics, with a daily census of approximately 16 patients in a 47-bed unit.
• Schedule includes working every other weekend, with potential for additional shifts to meet unit needs.
• The candidate must be open to floating within scope, including to lower acuity units, and working three out of five major holidays.
• Candidates should submit two references covering at least one year of work in a healthcare setting within the last three years.
• Candidates should have experience with electronic charting systems, specifically Epic.
• RTO restrictions: RTO must be included at the time of submission, and refusal to float may lead to termination.
• The assignment start date is November 17, 2026, with an end date of February 16, 2027.

• 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 . 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

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 24/5 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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus