Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a hospital setting. This role involves providing critical care to trauma, neuro-stroke, head injury, ventriculostomy, and ICP monitoring patients. The nurse will work primarily night shifts in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment requiring strong clinical skills and teamwork. Candidates must be prepared to work hard and adapt to a dynamic unit.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 36 hours per week, with every other weekend requirement.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a registered nurse, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, COVID vaccine, and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience. Experience with ICP monitoring, ventriculostomy, trauma care, neuro-strokes, and post-TPA patients is required. Candidates must have 2-3 years in ICU, previous travel experience preferred; candidates with less experience must have excellent prior experience at large, fast-paced facilities.
• Preferred Qualifications: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is preferred; NIHSSS is required.
• Additional Information:
  • The position involves working in a unit with a 30-bed capacity, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2.
  • A charge nurse and house supervisor are on duty 24/7; the charge nurse does not take assignments.
  • An intensivist is on-site 24/7, along with RT (Respiratory Therapist) support with equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc.
  • GE brand monitors are used; RNs are expected to interpret strips.
  • The unit has a robust interventional radiology program and is traveler-friendly.
  • Orientation includes at least one day on the unit, with potential for additional training.
  • The hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment or three shifts for shorter assignments.

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.