Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,825 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salt Lake City, Utah.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position involves providing comprehensive critical care to patients in a busy ICU setting. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively within a team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: ICU Nurse working in a 24-bed intensive care unit with a staffing ratio of 1:2, and higher acuity patient care demands. The role involves performing procedures such as rapid sequence intubations, central line placements, bronchoscopy assistance, arterial line placement, and chest tube management.


• Required Qualifications: ICU experience (minimum 1 year preferred), ACLS certification, ability to work night shifts, and valid licensure in the state.


• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Additional Information: The candidate should have experience with ventilators, vasopressors, restraint use, arterial lines, and other ICU skills. Outgoing and team-oriented personalities are preferred. Floating to other units such as PCU or inpatient areas may be required.

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 #1325641. 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

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