Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a healthcare facility in Minneapolis, MN. This position involves providing specialized care for ECMO patients, demonstrating extensive knowledge of ECMO therapy and related mechanical support devices. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal circuit functioning.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active RN license; minimum of 1 year of experience caring for ECMO patients; training and demonstrated working knowledge of ECMO therapy, CRRT, and Phase One Cardiac Surgery Recovery; associates or bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited program; all qualifications must be current and valid.
- Duties and Responsibilities: Assist physicians and clinical staff with initiation, maintenance, and discontinuation of ECMO therapy. Manage other mechanical support devices such as Impella, IABP, VADs, and handle up to three circuits simultaneously. Conduct detailed assessments of ECMO circuits to ensure safety, monitor laboratory values affecting circuit performance, and respond promptly to emergent issues. Complete all documentation and participate in quality improvement and research activities related to ECMO. Ensure compliance with mandatory ECMO competency trainings and participate in monthly multidisciplinary conferences.
- Additional Information: No float rotation required. Position begins on 08/31/2026. The facility is located in Minneapolis, MN, with the address at 2450 Riverside Ave, ZIP 55454.
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 #1296690. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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