Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lakeport, 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:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility located in the area. The role involves providing direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients in a specialized critical care setting. The ICU Nurse will perform assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, managing complex cases including multisystem organ failure, ventilator support, and advanced cardiac interventions.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 01/18/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license uploaded within the last 2 weeks; certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); at least 2 years of ICU experience; experience with accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, chest tube procedures, ventilator care, blood product administration, and monitoring of multisystem organ failure.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a trauma level I or II unit preferred.
- Additional Information: The position requires float rotation possibly, with a patient census of 4 adult and geriatric patients per shift. The role involves managing complex medical equipment such as ventilators, IV drips, vasoactive medications, and advanced cardiac monitoring. Candidates must complete onboarding labs within 3-5 days of contract signing and provide a 7-year work history verification.
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 . 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
