What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,845 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 Nampa, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available at a healthcare facility in Nampa, Idaho. The role involves providing high-level patient care in a busy ICU setting, managing critically ill patients with conditions such as heart failure, respiratory failure, strokes, and post-surgical complications. This assignment offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a 24/7 operational environment, emphasizing teamwork and clinical expertise.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with weekend shifts as needed. Shifts are scheduled by the unit scheduler, with flexible grouping or blocks; first-time travelers are welcome. Minimum hours per week are 36.
- Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; minimum of 1 year of ICU RN experience; must be comfortable with first-time traveler assignments; excellent team player.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with titratable infusion drips including Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, vasopressin, Fentanyl, Epinephrine, Diltiazem; familiarity with electronic strip reading and monitoring systems like Spacelabs; ability to float to Telemetry, Meridian, and Boise ICUs as needed; professional and clean dress code.
- Unit Details: ICU nurse staffing includes 1 CNA per shift; hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7 for patient care; respiratory therapists present 24/7 with vent and high-flow equipment; no telemetry techs on unit. Charge nurses do not take patients, but administrative support is available 24/7.
- Floating: Will float to telehealth units and other ICU locations, maintaining a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio when possible.
- Orientation: 1 to 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation based on experience.
- Additional Notes: The facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule; candidate's permanent address must be outside this radius. To comply, submitted profiles must include the candidate's address for verification.
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 #1296174. 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 : $1,845