What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,585 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 Youngstown, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position in a healthcare organization. This role involves providing direct patient care within the ICU, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes. The position emphasizes patient and staff safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development, with an expectation of delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to first shift. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required prior to first shift (CIRH only). At least 2 years of bedside clinical experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an Intensive Care Unit.
- Additional Information: Performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission, contributing to individualized care plans. Initiates discharge planning and patient teaching from the day of admission. Communicates patient status updates effectively to ensure continuity of care. Provides supervision and direction to ancillary nursing staff, fosters a collaborative team environment, and maintains compliance with safety and hospital policies. Assumes charge responsibilities after orientation and actively pursues professional growth through continuing education.
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 #1304580. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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 : $2,585