Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit position providing care for neuro and stroke patients in a specialized intensive care setting. The role requires strong critical-care skills, effective teamwork, time management, accountability, and communication with the care team.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Intensive Care Unit experience; experience caring for neuro and stroke patients; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit experience; experience with Meditech documentation; ability to care for four to five patients when assigned to a neuroscience step-down unit.
- Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with complex neurological conditions and may include ventriculostomy insertion, post-thrombectomy care, post-tissue plasminogen activator administration care, post-tumor resection and biopsy care, lumbar drain management, ventriculostomy management, and hourly pupillometer monitoring. The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive attitude, works effectively as part of a team, manages time efficiently, remains accountable, and communicates well with the care team.
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 #1341869. 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