Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,335 per week

About the role

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU for a travel nursing assignment in Yakima, Washington. Start date: 10/19/2026 (end date 01/16/2027), duration 13 weeks, 36 hours per week. The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients with conditions such as respiratory distress, acute coronary syndromes, post‑cardiac catheterization, heart failure, arrhythmias, diabetes, stroke, and surgical vascular or abdominal cases. The unit requires a committed healthcare professional capable of managing complex patient needs in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, femoral arterial sheaths, and vascular access.
• Perform femoral sheath monitoring, dressing changes, and administer drips (diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, heparin).
• Oversee ICU and telemetry patients, including some surgical cases.
• Float to ICU level or below throughout the hospital as required.
• Work every other weekend rotation; no on‑call responsibilities.
• Maintain professional attire (any color scrubs acceptable).

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience.
• At least one prior travel assignment.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

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 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Night shift, 12 hours per shift (7:00 pm – 7:30 am)
• Minimum 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation