What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,085 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 Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse (RN) position is located in a community hospital serving adult and geriatric patient populations. The role involves providing specialized care in a Level Trauma 3 and Joint Commission accredited facility with an established team dedicated to high-quality patient outcomes. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing advanced equipment and adhering to strict clinical protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH; Open to candidates with no minimum experience required, but 2 years of experience is preferred; candidates must be at least 60 miles from the facility location
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with adult and geriatric populations, familiarity with Baxter pumps and Medhost EHR system
- Float: Float rotation may be required to intermediate care unit and emergency department holding areas, as needed basis
- Additional Information: The unit has 16 beds with patient ratios of 1:2. Candidates should be adaptable to working in a fast-paced environment with adult and geriatric patients experiencing conditions such as STEMI, NSTEMI, COPD exacerbation, sepsis, stroke, trauma, and more. Housing options are attached. Candidates should follow the organizations dress code with any scrub color as appropriate.
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- End Date: 12/21/2026
- Travel: Candidates must be 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered. The position has firm start and end dates, and submissions should align accordingly.
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 #1304518. 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 : $2,085