Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,790 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a healthcare facility in Birmingham, Alabama. This position involves providing critical care to neuro and medically complex patients in a 12-bed unit. Candidates are required to bring their licensure on the first day of assignment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, and at least 2 years of experience in an ICU setting.


• Schedule: Nights shift from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Required Qualifications: Valid RN licensure, ACLS and BLS certifications, and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro patients and ICU management equipment such as ventilators, arterial lines, and central lines.


• Float: Float as needed.


• Additional Information: The ICU handles neuro and intensive care patients, with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3, utilizing equipment such as ventilators, arterial lines, and CVLs. The unit emphasizes critical care competencies and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1266443. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. 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. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus