What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,430 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 Ketchikan, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse (ICU RN) Location: Alaska. This position entails providing specialized patient care within a Level IV Trauma Center critical access facility. The role involves working primarily night shifts with a rotating schedule, requiring collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality care to adult and geriatric patients.
Job Details
- Position: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
- Location: Alaska
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license or pending license, at least two years of ICU experience, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, proficiency with Epic electronic charting system (minimum 1 year experience)
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic, community hospital background, ICU experience in trauma or critical care settings, familiarity with specialized procedures such as arterial line management and ventilator care
- Additional Responsibilities: Float within scope to Medical Surgical and Long-Term Care units as needed, strict adherence to clinical protocols including Cardioversion, vasoactive drips, and telemetry monitoring, thorough documentation using Epic system, and participation in orientation process
- Submission Requirements: Valid licensure, two references including at least one supervisor, proof of certifications, and compliance with licensure application process. Candidates must be willing to undergo orientation on specified dates and adhere to facility policies
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 #1335862. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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 : $2,430