What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,835 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 Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is based in a healthcare facility environment. This role involves providing high acuity patient care during night shift hours, with a schedule of twelve-hour shifts every other weekend and a rotation through days and nights. The position requires adherence to specific clinical protocols and proficiency with electronic medical records systems.
Job Details:
- Location: Not Specified
- Schedule: Night shifts, twelve hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience in a similar setting; CT surgery experience; experience with devices such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella; must be separated from the healthcare provider for at least 6 months; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from the AHA; current BILH (Boston Integrated Local Health) cover sheet must be submitted at time of application; EPIC (Electronic Health Record) system proficiency; ability to float between ICU and Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU); orientation conducted weekly.
- Preferred Qualifications: Any color scrubs are acceptable.
- Additional Information: The position requires working during winter holidays, with at least two holidays scheduled. A flexible, adaptable approach to clinical duties is essential due to floating between departments.
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 #1313226. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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 : $3,835