Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This role provides critical care nursing for patients with complex medical and acute conditions in a 12-bed intensive care unit. The position includes night shifts, critical care responsibilities, medication titration, and collaboration with in-house providers and respiratory therapy staff.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of critical care or intensive care unit experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Additional Information: The 12-bed intensive care unit maintains a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Patient populations may include individuals with abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headaches, injuries, and extremity pain. Responsibilities include titrating vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic medications, and specialized infusions. Available respiratory support includes continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), high-flow oxygen, and ventilators. Weekend scheduling is required, with full-time and part-time staff expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts during each six-week schedule. Holiday coverage is required, and on-call or standby requirements are determined by nursing leadership. Navy blue scrubs are required.
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 #1340835. 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