Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/01/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

The ICU Nursing Specialty is hosting a day shift position located in Pleasanton, California. The role involves providing comprehensive, evidence-based critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. The Nurse will perform all aspects of the nursing process, collaborate with the healthcare team, and deliver patient-centered care in accordance with regulatory standards, hospital policies, and the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act.

This is an opportunity to utilize advanced skills in a dynamic environment dedicated to patient recovery and safety.

• Location:
  
  Pleasanton, CA
• Schedule:
  
  Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  CA-RN (Registered Nurse), current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred, a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in an ICU setting, effective communication skills in English
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience in critical care environments, certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or other relevant specialty credentials
• Additional Information:
  The Nurse will create a healing environment by providing emotional support, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and teaching both patients and their families. The role involves responding promptly to emergency situations, participating in team-based care, and contributing to continual improvement initiatives within the unit. The position requires a commitment to professional development, including licensure renewal and lifelong learning activities.

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

Posted Date:

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 24/7 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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus