- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/30/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burbank, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Nights. This travel position supports critical care for medical, cardiac, and neurological patients in a high-acuity environment with a 1:2 patient ratio. The role requires neuro experience and proficiency with advanced critical care equipment and procedures.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required, including four weekend shifts within each four-week scheduling period.
- Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience; travel experience; compact nursing license in hand at submission; required charting system experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; neuro intensive care experience; and competency in critical care skills including ventilator management, continuous intravenous sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, arterial and central line management, external ventricular drain (EVD) care, intracranial pressure monitoring, acute stroke management, traumatic brain injury care, blood product administration, renal failure management, isolation precautions, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and care of ventilated patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience and familiarity with specialized equipment used in critical care.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The unit provides care for medical, cardiac, and neurological intensive care patients and supports comprehensive stroke care, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) services, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, Impella devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and advanced ventilator management. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary services. First-time travelers are not accepted.
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 #1342549. 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