Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Boise, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The position provides critical care nursing services across a float pool supporting multiple acute-care units. The Registered Nurse will float within their specialty, may provide one-to-one observation coverage when needed, and must be prepared to titrate applicable intravenous medications.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license eligible for submission; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is not required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for critical care assignments; minimum of 2 years of intensive care experience and previous travel experience required.
- Schedule: Day or night shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week; weekends as needed; first to float; no call or standby requirement.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The Registered Nurse may float between intensive care, emergency, medical-surgical, telemetry, labor and delivery/postpartum, neonatal intensive care, and other acute-care areas while remaining within the appropriate scope of specialty. Assignments may change during a shift based on operational needs. Critical care assignments include patient ratios generally ranging from 1:1 to 1:2. The role may require titration of intravenous medications and interpretation of monitoring data. A charge nurse is available on each unit and shift. Orientation includes a first-day meet-and-greet and three inpatient orientation shifts. Clean, professional attire is required, with no specific scrub color designated.
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 #1343513. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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