Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse in North Charleston, SC. This position involves providing advanced critical care for patients on ventilators, managing complex hemodynamics, and performing specialized procedures such as neuro interventions and post-operative cardiac care. The role requires flexibility in float assignments, assisting with emergency department tasks, and ensuring high-quality patient handoffs.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale required. BSN preferred; advanced certifications and TNCC certification preferred.
- Education: No specific degree requirement; 36 months of RN experience, with at least one year in a critical care setting.
- Experience: Minimal experience required is one year, with an emphasis on ICU experience including ventilator management and telemetry reading.
- Location: North Charleston, SC.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include caring for ICU patients, managing ventilators, performing neuro and cardiac procedures, and documenting patient care using Meditech system.
- Additional clinical skills include CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, phlebotomy, and respiratory treatments outside of ICU.
- Floating policy: Travelers are the first to float, potentially working in emergency or progressive care units.
- Submission requirements: Please attach relevant certifications, and ensure all documents are submitted with your application.
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 #1308233. 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
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