Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.
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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse located in the community hospital setting. This opportunity involves providing critical care to neuro/spine, pressor, and ICU-level patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic monitoring, including BIPAP, high FiO2, intubation, chest tubes, wound vacs, and more. The role demands experienced nursing professionals capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
Job Details
- Position Type: ICU Nurse
- Location: Community hospital with 226 beds, non-profit organization
- Shift Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS); Education: Nursing degree; Experience: Completed at least 1 travel assignment or 2 years of ICU nursing experience; Location: Must be authorized to work within the U.S.; No minimum experience requirement for the role itself.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with chest tubes, wound vacs, femoral arterial sheaths, DKA, BIPAP, high flow, Post- TCAR, Fem Endarterectomy, art line; Impella and IABP experience preferred (must prove competency on assignment).
- Responsibilities: Provide intensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients, monitor and respond to patient needs, utilize EPIC electronic health record system, and adhere to hospital protocols.
- Schedule: 1900-0730 or 0700-1930 shifts, every other weekend rotation, no on-call required.
- Additional Information: Simulation-based clinical interviewing and unit final review process required, with a focus on neuro/spine, pressors, and high-acuity patients requiring ventilatory support at ICU level.
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 #1334395. 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