Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North 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) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in a hospital setting. The role involves providing competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards, coordinating patient care utilizing the nursing process, and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position requires a commitment to safety, patient assessment, and care planning, with a focus on critically ill patients.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of Nursing; licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing; experience in ICU, Level 1 Trauma Experience, and CTICU (Critical Care Transport Intensive Care Unit) focus experience.
- Additional Information: The role involves patient assessment and prioritization, performing bedside point of care testing, ensuring safety management, discharge planning, research application, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN will be responsible for developing and updating the plan of care in collaboration with patients and families, taking cultural and ethnic considerations into account.
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 #1316529. 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