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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) position in a hospital setting involves caring for complex cardiac patients, including those with recent open-heart surgeries and mixed ICU diagnoses. The role is suitable for experienced registered nurses prepared to work in a fast-paced critical care environment with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes. The position requires flexibility in floating between units and adherence to hospital protocols and standards.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, starting at 6:45 AM and ending at 7:15 PM. Schedules are made approximately six weeks in advance and involve self-scheduling, subject to managerial review. Staff work every other weekend, with no holiday requirement at this time but may be scheduled to work holidays.
Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, willingness to wait for licensure, certifications including ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant ICU experience, recent experience with fresh open-heart surgery patients, and experience with mixed ICU patient populations.
Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
Float: Float rotation may be required; staff may be scheduled to different tele, step-down, or medical-surgical units with one day of specific unit orientation.
Additional Information: Candidates must have recent experience with open-heart patients and a strong background in critical care. The unit is a Cardiac ICU with 30 beds, utilizing Cerner charting system. The team includes hospitalists and intensivists on-site 24/7, with continuous RT and pharmacy support. The role involves working in a 2-level trauma setting with acuity focused on cardiovascular care.
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 Cardiovascular
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
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Worksite address
redding, CA, 96001, US
Who can apply
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