Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Morristown, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit Morristown. The position provides comprehensive nursing care for patients across the lifespan, including pre-operative and post-operative assessment, education, documentation, and clinical support. The role supports perioperative care and requires collaboration across critical care and step-down units as needed.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; graduation from an accredited school of nursing; at least 1 year of Intensive Care Unit experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Associate or bachelors degree in nursing.
- Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Performs systematic and comprehensive patient assessments; delivers appropriate nursing care across the pediatric-to-geriatric continuum; demonstrates competency with clinical skills, emergency equipment, and procedures; maintains complete and accurate documentation; supports patient education and satisfaction; follows patient safety goals, universal safety protocols, patient identification procedures, safe transfer techniques, and proper body mechanics; provides individualized care based on surgical procedures and anesthesia; completes pre-operative and post-operative assessments and education; evaluates Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and omissions; supports timely completion of patient testing; and contributes to perioperative care coordination. Weekend rotation and one winter and one summer holiday are required.
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 #1344741. 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