Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Specialist - Location: Not specified. This role involves floating within various hospital units, including all ICUs, Progressive Care Units, and Emergency Department holding areas. The position requires providing specialized care for diverse patient types, including Covid patients, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical cases, across multiple complex conditions.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for clinical interviewing and final approval processes, with a starting date of December 14, 2026. The role involves floating within the healthcare facility to all ICUs, PCUs, CCUs, and ED holding areas, supporting clinical operations and patient care.
• Required Qualifications: One year minimum ICU experience, current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, and a valid state license.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, at least 36 hours per week, with scheduling typically made for three weeks at a time. Every other weekend work is expected; back-to-back weekends are rare.
• Additional Information: Floating to different specialty units, including Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Cardiac ICU, and other units, may be required. Orientation includes hospital-wide and unit-specific training. Travelers are required to complete and pass telemetry competency prior to start. Must adhere to hospital policies on medication management, documentation, and patient safety protocols.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates should complete necessary orientation and competency exams prior to commencing assignment.

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
• Free direct deposit
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1320725. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus