Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Durham, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) This position is located at a healthcare facility where the RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients in the ICU. The role involves supervising clinical staff, performing assessments, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shift hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, and a minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience
- Additional Information: Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. Responsible for accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Initiates discharge planning from the day of admission and provides patient education. Collaborates with the team to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring safety and quality outcomes. Provides direction and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel, supports continuity of care, and participates in team-building activities. Assumes charge responsibility following orientation and actively pursues professional growth through continuing education.
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
- Access to free checkings
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1327580. 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