Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
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
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse located in the high acuity float pool within a general healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized critical care to patients with complex medical conditions, utilizing advanced skills and certifications to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Position Description: Critical Care Nurse in a high acuity float pool unit caring for Medical, Surgical, Neuro, and Cardiac patients with patient ratios of 1-2 depending on acuity, occasionally up to 1-3.
- Required Qualifications: Valid WA or Compact State License, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale), Minimum 2 years ICU experience, Epic electronic medical record experience, prior floating experience including shifts across different units or facilities.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with devices such as CRRT, Impella, ECMO, IABP, and familiarity with patient management involving titratable drips including Epi, Norepi, Dobutamine, and others.
- Additional Information: Orientation includes General Hospital Orientation, Myles Modules, Cerner Validation class, and on-unit orientation focusing on ICU protocols. Staff is expected to participate in self-scheduling, with three weekend shifts per schedule and holiday coverage 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 #1330578. 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