Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Located at the organizations healthcare facility, this position involves providing specialized critical care to patients requiring intensive medical attention. The role requires a dedicated nurse to work night shifts, delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including patient monitoring, collaboration with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols.
Job Details
- Certifications: Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required. Cerner experience preferred. Open Heart surgery experience preferred. Impella experience preferred.
- Education Requirements: Active registered nurse licensure as per state regulations.
- Location Requirements: Must have a valid and active nursing license in the state where the facility is located.
- Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years ICU experience required.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week minimum.
- Responsibilities include providing critical care to a patient census of approximately 20 beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1 under normal conditions and up to 3:1 during surge situations.
- Floating: Float rotation may be required to Telemetry units.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to start ASAP and commit to the duration of 13 weeks.
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 #1339098. 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