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: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive, high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a 4-bed surgical intensive care unit setting. This role involves managing critically ill patients, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing advanced clinical skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a hospital environment.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
- Education Requirements: Valid California State RN license, uploaded Nursys license within the last 2 weeks.
- Experience Requirement: At least 2 years of ICU experience.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities: Managing care of ICU patients including arterial line management, ventilator management, medication administration, and managing multisystem organ failure.
- Additional Information: Must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing. Requires 2 references obtained within the last year.
- Certifications must be AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) valid certifications.
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 #1334628. 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
