Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/01/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Neurological Night-shift travel assignment providing care for adult patients in a neuro intensive care setting. The role requires advanced neurological critical care skills, weekend availability, and the ability to float among intensive care, intermediate care, and telemetry units as needed.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. Assignment dates are 12/01/2026 through 03/02/2027.
- Required Qualifications:
- Two years of experience
- Travel experience
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- State or compact nursing license in hand at the time of submission
- Required electronic charting experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Community healthcare facility experience
- Level I or Level II trauma experience
- Previous travel experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Care is provided to adult patients in a neuro intensive care setting.
- Typical patient ratios are 2:1 on day, night, and weekend shifts.
- Weekend coverage is required.
- Clinical responsibilities include blood product administration, care of ventilated patients, central line management, acute stroke management, external ventricular drain management, hypothermia protocols, intracranial pressure monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, lumbar drain management, post-craniotomy care, post-neurosurgery management, and care for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
- Interdisciplinary support includes intravenous therapy, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary services.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-23
Cross Country Job ID #1307745. 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 Neurological
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