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Travel Nurse Opportunities – MS, ICU, PCU, ER, OR Overview
Cross Country Healthcare is seeking experienced and dedicated Registered Nurses for exciting Travel Nurse opportunities in the following specialties: Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical (MS), Emergency Room (ER), and Operating Room (OR).
This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while gaining valuable experience in diverse clinical settings across the country. As a Travel Nurse, you will have the opportunity to work in leading healthcare facilities, adapt to new environments, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes wherever you are assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care within your specialty unit (ICU, PCU, MS, ER, or OR).
- Assess patient conditions through vital signs monitoring, clinical evaluation, and ongoing observation.
- Administer medications, treatments, IV therapy, and other interventions according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Respond to emergencies and rapidly changing patient conditions, especially in high-acuity environments such as ICU and ER.
- Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) systems for accurate and timely documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons (for OR roles), respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain adherence to hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.
- Adapt quickly to new healthcare environments, workflows, and patient populations while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (Compact License preferred; Single-State License accepted depending on assignment location).
- Minimum of 1–2 years of recent clinical experience in ICU, PCU, MS, ER, or OR (based on specialty).
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Prior travel nursing experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems.
- Experience with IV insertion, medication administration, patient assessment, and specialty-specific procedures.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS required for ICU, ER, and PCU roles (PALS or specialty certifications preferred where applicable).
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork in fast-paced clinical environments.
Assignment Highlights
- Competitive weekly pay packages
- Nationwide travel assignments across top healthcare facilities
- Housing and travel assistance (where applicable)
- Weekly direct deposit
- Flexible contract durations
- Opportunities for contract extensions and long-term placements
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment
If you are ready to advance your nursing career while exploring new locations and healthcare settings, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your updated resume, references, work history, and current certifications to begin your application process. Travel assignments can move quickly depending on facility demand, so early submission is highly encouraged.
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Pay: $1,979.19 - $2,992.14 per week
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,979 - $2,992