What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,895 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse position located in the Texas area. This role involves providing critical care to patients in a busy ICU setting, with a focus on patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention. The assignment is scheduled to start on 08/24/2026 and requires a dedicated professional to work day shifts.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: ICU experience of at least 2 years, valid BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications, Texas state nursing license or equivalent, with a minimum of 0 years of experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level 1 or 2 trauma experience, cardiovascular surgery experience, and excellent customer service skills.
- Additional Information: The unit has 24 beds, with approximately 50 staff members including RNs, CNAs, sitters, and a unit secretary. Equipment used includes vents, Swan-Ganz catheters, Impella devices, and balloon pumps. Typical procedures involve intubation, central line placement, bronchoscopy, external ventricular drains, ICP monitoring, Swan-Pacers, and bolts. Staff may be required to work every other weekend and may be placed on call for their scheduled shift but are not expected to perform additional call duties outside their scheduled hours.
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 #1293368. 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
About Cross Country NursesYou 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.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $1,895