Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Silverdale, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 10 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurses are needed for a night shift position on a 12-hour schedule at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-level care to critically ill patients with complex diagnoses, requiring specialized skills and experience. The nurses will work predominantly on the 4th floor, managing a diverse patient population including post-surgical, cardiac, and ICU-level acuity patients.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours shift time, from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- End Date: 12/21/2026
- Required Qualifications: WA or Compact (Interstate) Licenses, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); minimum of 2 years of experience in ICU settings
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification as a Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN), Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
- Unit Details:
- Type of Patients: Sepsis, COPD, Covid, pneumonia, withdrawal, post-stroke, CRRT, IABP, Impella, PA catheters, post-cardiac arrest, recovery from open-heart surgery, post-interventional lab, post-surgical recovery
- Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2 for ICU level acuity, 1:3-4 for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level acuity
- Equipment: Vents, CPAP, BiPAP, Arctic sun for post-cardiac arrest patients
- Staffing: Charge nurse and resource nurse on each shift; CNA ratio of 1:12, may assist as sitters
- Interdisciplinary Team: In-house ICU intensivist or hospitalist 24/7, dedicated pharmacist until 11 PM, 24/7 Respiratory Therapist (RT)
- Monitoring: ICU nurses are responsible for managing and interpreting monitors and strips
- Additional Requirements: Must be flexible and a team player, willing to float to other critical care areas or the Emergency Room, and willing to work many Sundays.
- Orientation: Epic system training provided if experienced within the last year, including eight hours of onboarding, education, tours, and a shift with a preceptor.
- Other Notes: Night shift working hours from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM, with potential weekend and holiday rotations; minimal scheduling restrictions, self-scheduling reviewed by management.
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 #1322189. 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