Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,245 per week
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 09/14/2026 • Duration: 18 weeks
About the role
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is available within a healthcare organization. The role involves providing specialized patient care for critically ill adults with diagnoses such as trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, stroke, and renal failure. The position requires clinical expertise, adherence to policies, and the ability to manage complex patient conditions.
Job Details
ICU nurse responsible for patient care in a 33-bed unit with an average daily census of 16.
- Shift schedule: 12-hour days from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Unit includes patients with conditions such as trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress
- RNs are required to titrate cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
- Nurse aides assist based on census and volume
- Monitors are GE brand, with staff required to interpret strips
- Floating to other units (PCU, MedSurg) may occur
- Holiday work required, with every other weekend schedule
- One shift of unit-specific orientation is included
- RTO must be requested upfront, with no additional approvals for extra days
- Cancellation policy allows for up to four shifts canceled per 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications
- Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
- License eligibility
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ventilators (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.)
- Troubleshooting respiratory equipment
- Working in trauma or vascular cases
Benefits
- 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
Pay
Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
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.