Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,135 per week
Specialty: Neuro ICU | Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/14/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week | Shift: 12 hours, nights | Employment Type: Travel
About the role
Intensive Care Unit Neurocritical Care (ICU NEURO) position at a facility within a healthcare provider's acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized neuro assessment and critical care for patients with neurological conditions, including those undergoing brain surgeries, tumor removal, and spine repairs. The position offers a night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts, supporting neurological patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized neuro assessment and critical care for patients with neurological conditions
- Manage patients undergoing brain surgeries, tumor removal, and spine repairs
- Maintain strong sterile field skills
- Complete SIMs lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (exceptions for NyICU and ED)
- Pass a skills exam on day 1 of orientation
- Float to ICU, MS, Tele, and possibly Westgate or AZ General Laveen (4:1 patient ratio for Tele)
Requirements
- Valid RN license to practice
- BLS and ACLS Certifications
- Minimum 0 years experience with preference for at least 2 years in an ICU environment within a large (450+) Level 1 Trauma setting
- Neuro ICU experience and strong neuro assessment skills, including ICP monitoring
- Unit may consider candidates with less than 2 years of ICU experience if they have at least 18 months of neuro ICU experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with neuro assessments and ICP monitoring
- Experience managing neurodiagnosis patients such as those with brain tumors, craniotomies, and spine surgeries
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
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.