Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Aiken, South 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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is located in Aiken, South Carolina. This role involves delivering specialized patient care for neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients within a multidisciplinary critical care environment. The nurse will utilize various advanced technologies and adhere to regulatory requirements to provide optimal care for complex patient needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift; 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) highly desired; RN (Registered Nurse) license required; Cerner electronic health records experience required; 2 years ICU acute care experience required; must reside at least 100 miles away from the facility.
- Preferred Qualifications: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification with Physical Skills Training course completion highly preferred.
- Additional Information: The ICU unit cares for a wide range of high-acuity patients utilizing advanced technology such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, arterial lines, PICC lines, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella, and continuous renal replacement therapy. The role involves fulfilling the needs of patients, families, and community through a variety of patient care functions aligned with licensure, certification, and regulatory standards.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-28
Cross Country Job ID #1280505. 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