Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,340 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 21 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse is sought in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position involves providing critical care nursing in an acute care setting, with an emphasis on maintaining patient stability and supporting recovery. The role requires adherence to hospital protocols and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Details:

• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah


• Schedule: Nights shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as a registered nurse; certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); at least 2 years of clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.


• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working in acute care or ICU environments, familiarity with electronic charting systems such as EPIC.


• Float: Float rotation may be required throughout zone 2 locations within a 60-mile radius; travel time paid when required.


• Additional Information: Candidates should be in the state for the week of orientation, even if some modules are remote. The hiring process involves an interview with the organization's clinical team, with no involvement from unit management. The hospital reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment or 3 shifts for assignments shorter than 13 weeks. The electronic charting system used is EPIC.

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 #1292747. 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

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