Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,125 per week
Cross Country Nurses — San Diego, CA
$3,125/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
An ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is needed in an acute care setting. This position involves providing safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care to critically ill patients, utilizing a comprehensive nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes. The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams and patient/family advocacy to promote quality care.
Job Details
- Certifications: CA RN license, CPR, ACLS, NIH, DON and Doff PPE, Esophageal Temperature Probe, Hand Hygiene, Infusion, maintenance, removal of nasal tube retaining device (bridal), Intra-abdominal pressure monitoring, Manual prone positioning, Mechanical compression device: Autopulse or Lucas, Subcutaneous Insulin, Alaris pump, Arterial pressure monitoring, Blood product administration, CO2 monitoring, Care of indwelling urinary catheter, Care of the patient with percutaneous coronary intervention, Central venous access device (CVAD) discontinuation, Central venous pressure monitoring, Chest Tubes, CVAD/PICC/Midline dressing change, Death pronouncement, EKG monitoring, Hemodialysis, Hyperglycemic management using endotool, Drawing blood via CVAD and midline, Mechanical ventilation, Medication administration, Non-invasive ventilation, Nutrition: Oral, enteral, parenteral, Pain assessment and management, PCA, Novastat glucose monitor, Restraints, Secretion mobilization, Trach care, Belmont, ICP monitoring, Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring/cardiac output determination, Therapeutic hypothermia, CAUTI/CLABSI/HAPI prevention.
- Skills: Nursing process, Individualized assessment, Patient care, Patient and family advocacy, Patient and family education, plus additional skills including nutrition, secretion mobilization, restraints, manual prone positioning, chest tubes, trach care, care of urinary cath, CVAD management, blood draws, insulin management, patient care coordination, medication administration, mechanical ventilation, hemodialysis, and more.
- Education: At least three years recent RN experience in a clinical role, with a minimum of two years in a specialty area. BSN or ADN required.
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Start Date: 11/07/2026
- End Date: 02/06/2027
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 #1339957. 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