What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,960 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A position in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is available in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized care in a trauma level 2 facility, with responsibilities including managing high-acuity patients and troubleshooting ventilators. The position requires adaptability to float between units as needed.
Job Details
- Position Description: Will float between Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVIU) and Neonatal and Surgical Intensive Care Units (NSICU). May float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU), which is very high acuity. Charge registered nurse on unit 24/7 who is not assigned a patient. Every other weekend shift; RN is required to read own telemetry strips and troubleshoot ventilators. Respiratory Therapist (RT) is in-house 24/7. Trauma level 2, stroke certified. Pharmacy available 24/7 with drips requiring titration up and down.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS required.
- Required Qualifications: No BSN required; licensure to submit; minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days, with every other weekend; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/04/2027
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 #1309937. 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 : $1,960