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: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU Nurse Night Shift Location TBD. This position involves providing specialized care within a multidisciplinary critical care unit that supports neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care utilizing advanced technology and adhering to best practices in critical care standards.
Job Details
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district required.
- ICU Experience required, with a minimum of 3 years.
- Cerner experience required.
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required.
- BSN highly desired.
- Must live 50 miles away from the facility.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Fulfills the needs of the patients, families, and community by performing a variety of patient care functions and tasks in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
- Various technologies are used to care for and treat critical care patients, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, PICC lines, ECMO/tandem heart, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, and more.
- Responsible for providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and efficient care to critically ill patients requiring close monitoring and complex interventions.
- Submission requires current licensure, certification, and proof of experience.
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: 2026-09-22
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