Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/25/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a qualified Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse in Tyler, Texas. This position involves providing high-acuity care in a Level I Trauma ICU, requiring experience with trauma patients and critical care procedures. The ICU team works collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Location: Tyler, TX
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); minimum 2 years of ICU experience, trauma Level I experience preferred; experience with Epic charting system; hospital experience preferred; valid state or compact license in hand at time of submittal; must complete core onboarding items/labs within 48 hours of contract signing.
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I experience, PALS, TNCC certifications, prior experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, ventilator management, central line care/management, ICP monitoring, arrhythmia interpretation, IV initiation and maintenance, interdisciplinary support skills.
- Float: ICU, Intermediate Care (IMC), Telemetry as needed
- Unit Details: 14 rooms, 16 beds, interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy
- Patient Ratios: 2 patients per nurse during day shifts, 2 during nights, 2 on weekends
- Travel Experience Required: Yes
- Additional Notes: Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler. All onboarding modules are completed onsite during orientation, with non-billable hours factored into total hours.
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 #1293917. 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