Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,440 per week at Cross Country Nurses summary: A travel nurse RN specializing in ICU provides critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing life-support systems, and offering emotional support to patients and families. This role requires at least one year of acute care experience and an active RN license, with assignments typically lasting 13 weeks and involving 12-hour night shifts. Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 08/25/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Description As an intensive care unit nurse (RN ICU), you will be monitoring patients with highly unstable, life-threatening conditions, to ensure they receive the best possible care. You must be able to rapidly assess a patient's condition and intervene with the appropriate care, managing various life-support systems like ventilation and heart-monitoring. Additionally, you will extend emotional support and education to gravely ill patients and their families. Minimum Requirements At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty Active RN license BenefitsThe benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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 #1138195. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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 Keywords: Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse, Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care, Patient Monitoring, Life Support Management, Acute Care, Night Shift Nursing, Healthcare Travel Jobs