About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,680 per week opportunity in tehachapi, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tehachapi, California.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit Tehachapi. The Registered Nurse delivers coordinated nursing care to individual patients or assigned patient groups according to established standards and the nursing process. The role supervises assigned nursing staff, coordinates interdisciplinary care, and applies critical thinking, professional discretion, and independent judgment. The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts totaling 36 hours per week.
Job Details
Required Qualifications:
Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in nursing; acute care facility experience.
Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing individualized care plans, evaluating patient outcomes, coordinating care delivery, promoting a safe and healing environment, providing education to patients and families, participating in discharge planning, collaborating with healthcare providers, and appropriately delegating duties to members of the healthcare team. Required vaccinations may be a condition of employment, subject to applicable medical and religious exemptions.
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 # . 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 NursesYou 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
tehachapi, CA, 93582, US
Who can apply
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