Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nursing position is based in Washington, D.C. The role involves providing critical care to a multidisciplinary patient population, including neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients. The position requires adaptability to various advanced technology and adherence to regulatory standards, with a focus on patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/03/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of District of Columbia; ICU experience of at least 3 years; Cerner experience; graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; BSN degree is highly desired.
• Additional Information: The ICU is a multidisciplinary unit serving neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients. Technology used includes ventilators, ventriculostomies, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, IABP, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, CRRT, gastric tubes, and infusion pumps. The role involves fulfilling patient, family, and community needs through a variety of patient care functions performed according to licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.