Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albemarle, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care in Albemarle, North Carolina. The position involves providing critical care in a 10-bed ICU with an average census of 7.3 patients per day. This role requires overseeing a variety of patient conditions, including sepsis, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory illnesses, and more, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: Stroke experience and NIH assessments are preferred.
- Floats: Float rotation may be required within the region, including facilities in Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only)), and Behavioral Health unit, as needed within scope of practice.
- Support within Department: House Supervisor, charge nurse, phlebotomy team during day shift, RT (Respiratory Therapist) available 24/7, hospitalist team available 24/7, and intensivist physician rounding Mon-Fri around 6 am.
- Technology/Equipment: EMR system is EPIC; alarms enabled on IV pumps; Med dispenser is Omnicell; monitors are Phillips.
- Orientation: 2-3 days of department-specific orientation and facility onboarding.
- Travel and Location Notes: Position located at the facility in Albemarle, NC, with potential for regional floating within specified facilities to meet operational needs.
- Additional Information: Scrub color is navy with no T-shirts allowed; undershirts must be white or navy. No Crocs footwear. Parking is free. The unit promotes teamwork, open communication, and constructive feedback.
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 #1294699. 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 Nurses
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus