Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,225 per week

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Laconia, New Hampshire This healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a 12-hour shift in a busy acute care setting. The ICU RN will provide critical nursing care, often working independently, with a focus on patient stability, advanced monitoring, and use of specialized equipment. The role involves flexibility across various units, including step-down, medical-surgical, and behavioral health areas, along with the ability to adapt to changing patient acuity levels.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, weekdays with every other weekend


• Required Qualifications: Active New Hampshire or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license; 2-3 years of ICU experience (or close to 2 years with strong skills), experience with a variety of care, ability to work independently and quickly; Valid drivers license with matching address; Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)


• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN); Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred but not required


• Float: Float rotation may be required; including emergency department, step-down, medical-surgical units, and behavioral health (training provided)


• Additional Information: The UC unit may have periods without ICU patients, with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Candidates must include their Request for Time Off (RTO) at the time of submission. First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment. The role involves working with high-tech equipment such as balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), Impella devices, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, and more.

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 #1293838. 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