Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Boise, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity available in a medical facility located in a metropolitan area. The role involves providing specialized care to neuro and critical care patients on a 12-hour night shift schedule, with a strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork within ICU settings. The position requires adaptable RNs capable of managing complex patient needs in a high-acuity environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including every other weekend or half of the weekends, with holiday requirements as needed.
- Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; minimum of 2 years ICU experience; ability to read and interpret Spacelabs monitoring strips.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in similar size or larger ICU units; familiarity with titratable medication drips such as Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Cardene, Nitro, Neo, Vasopressin, Diltiazem, Insulin, Esmolol.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, including to other ICU units within the valley or outside of ICU to be a 1:1 sitter.
- Additional Information: The unit is staffed with charge nurses and resource nurses on each shift. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2, with nurse aides on duty at a ratio of 1:8. RTs (Respiratory Therapists) are available 24/7 with equipment such as vents, BiPAP, and Cpap. The facility utilizes EPIC charting system. New hires will undergo a 1-2 shift orientation, with flexibility to float to nearby medical centers as needed. The facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule based on applicants' permanent addresses.
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 #1320796. 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