Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Somerset, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional position is located in Somerset, Kentucky, in an intensive care unit at a 305-bed acute care facility. The role involves providing patient care within a neurology-focused unit, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to adult patients. The assignment begins on September 14, 2026, offering a consistent daytime schedule.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, 1-2 years of experience in an acute care facility.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
- Float: May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility.
- Additional Information:
- Location: 305 Langdon Street, Somerset, KY 42503
- Facility employs over 1,200 healthcare professionals and supports a diverse adult patient population.
- The unit maintains a patient ratio of 4:1 during the day shift.
- The hospital provides state-of-the-art cardiac and neurosurgery services, with Spine Center accreditation.
- The role is a replacement for a permanent staff member, suited for candidates committed to providing dedicated patient care in a specialized ICU setting.
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 #1300192. 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