Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, 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
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This position involves providing direct, hands-on patient care within an evidence-based nursing practice framework, adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring optimal recovery and family-centered support.
Job Details
- Position Description: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN responsible for assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, and educating patients and families about self-care and illness prevention. The CN partners with the patient's family whenever possible and maintains professional development including licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Required Qualifications: CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license, 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.
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The Clinical Nurse creates a healing environment, manages patient discomforts, provides emotional support, and guides patients and families through recovery or end-of-life phases. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, responds to emergency situations, monitors safety practices, and contributes to team building and ongoing professional learning.
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 #1330315. 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
