Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,790 per week

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care in Albemarle, North Carolina. The position involves providing critical care in a 10-bed ICU with an average census of 7.3 patients per day. This role requires overseeing a variety of patient conditions, including sepsis, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory illnesses, and more, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Active BLS (Basic Life Support)
• AACLIS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Stroke experience and NIH assessments

Floats

• Float rotation may be required within the region, including facilities in Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only)), and Behavioral Health unit, as needed within scope of practice.

Support within Department

• House Supervisor
• Charge nurse
• Phlebotomy team during day shift
• RRT (Respiratory Therapist) available 24/7
• Hospitalist team available 24/7
• Intensivist physician rounding Mon-Fri around 6 am

Technology/Equipment

• EMR system is EPIC
• Alarms enabled on IV pumps
• Med dispenser is Omnicell
• Magnitors are Philips

Orientation

• 2-3 days of department-specific orientation and facility onboarding

Travel and Location Notes

• Position located at the facility in Albemarle, NC, with potential for regional floating within specified facilities to meet operational needs.

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