What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,130 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 Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The healthcare organization is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting. This role involves providing specialized care for critically ill patients with complex medical conditions, including ventilator support, post-cardiac procedures, sepsis, ECMO, and stroke management. The position requires a dedicated critical care professional to deliver high-quality patient care within a dynamic ICU environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: ICU RN with experience in caring for ventilator-dependent patients, post-cardiac procedures, sepsis, ECMO, PEs, thrombectomy, and stroke patients (not hemorrhagic).
- Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). For this role, a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience is required.
- Schedule: Nights shift from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Experience with patients requiring ventilators, tracheostomies, tube feeds, chest tubes, titrating drips, and DKA management is essential. Support within the department includes 1 CNA/PCA per 8-12 patients, dedicated respiratory therapy 24/7, on-site midlevel ICU providers, and ICU-specific technology and equipment including CRRT, art sun, balloon pump, EKOS, Prenumbra, and Pacer. Orientation involves 1-2 shifts in the unit, and clinical rotations may include floating within scope of practice to PCU, MedSurg, and Telemetry. Scrub color is Galaxy Blue, and parking is free.
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 #1305493. 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
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 : $2,130