Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,250 per week

Description

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The intensive care unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Morristown, New Jersey. This role involves providing high-acuity patient care within a specialized surgical step-down unit. The nurse will perform comprehensive assessments, deliver expert clinical care, and ensure patient safety and comfort. The position demands a professional approach to documentation, patient education, and team collaboration.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, totaling 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Must have at least 1 year of ICU experience. Education should be from an accredited school of nursing, with a preference for candidates holding an Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with surgical patients, excellent assessment and documentation skills, and knowledge of operative procedures and equipment encountered in surgical ICU settings.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The nurse will assess and monitor surgical patients, support pre-admission testing processes, and provide patient education tailored to surgical procedures and anesthesia. Responsibilities include ensuring safety protocols, maintaining accurate documentation, and delivering patient-centered care throughout the perioperative continuum.

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 #1290202. 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.

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• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Salary : $2,250