Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Fort Smith, AR. This full-time night shift position involves providing specialized care to ICU patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care in accordance with clinical standards and organizational policies.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Current Arkansas Licensure, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); 2+ years of experience in critical care.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Skills and Experience: Critical Care experience; pass medication and math competency test with a 90% passing grade; may be required to pass a retake.
- Unit Information: 32 beds, patient ratios 2:1 or 3:1; equipment includes Electronic Patient Monitoring; experience with Epic EMR preferred.
- Clinical Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care to critically ill patients in the ICU, ensure patient safety, and adhere to clinical protocols.
- Additional Information: Unit is fast-paced, seeking upbeat and driven nurses; scrubs are required, with no open toe shoes allowed.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet the above qualifications prior to application.
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 #1327105. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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 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