Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in the healthcare provider setting. This role involves providing critical care for neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients on a Cardiac Care Unit. The position requires a highly skilled nurse with experience using advanced technology to support patient recovery and safety.
Job Details
- Location Requirements: Must live 50 miles away from the healthcare provider.
- Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district; ICU experience of at least 3 years; Cerner experience; graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; BSN degree (highly desired).
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The ICU is a multidisciplinary unit caring for patients with neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma needs. Technology utilized includes ventilators, cardiac monitors, arterial lines, PICC lines, ECMO/tandem heart, BIS monitors, continuous renal replacement therapy, and infusion pumps. The role involves fulfilling patient, family, and community needs through a variety of patient care functions in accordance with licensure and regulatory requirements.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be prepared for a start date of 09/21/2026 and end date of 12/19/2026.
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 #1306031. 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