Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rochester, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU Nurse Travel Opportunity in an Acute Care Setting. The registered nurse (RN) will be responsible for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care within a dynamic ICU environment. This role supports professional nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs.
Job Details
- Location: Not specified.
- Position Overview: The ICU RN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The RN demonstrates leadership through mentoring, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. Delegation of patient care is based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
- Required Qualifications: Licensure as a registered nurse in applicable state, minimum of 2 years of recent acute care ICU nursing experience, 6 months of travel experience, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) are preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventricular assist devices (VAD), Impella, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), or balloon pumps.
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, including day/night rotation and every third weekend.
- Additional Information: The RN will support professional nursing practice, participate in quality improvement projects, and contribute to team mentorship. Travel experience from the past six months is required, with at least one year of recent travel experience preferred.
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 #1328485. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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