Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Oakland, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse position is located in an acute care setting within the organization. This role involves providing specialized critical care services to patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, arrhythmias, overdose, detoxification, and other complex medical needs. The position requires delivering exceptional patient care within a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM; minimum 36 hours per week. Extra shifts may be available, with flexibility for block scheduling based on candidate preferences.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, current certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Must possess an unexpired drivers license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ICU titratable and set rate drips such as propofol, cardizem, insulin, precedex, levo, etc., and ability to read telemetry strips.
- Additional Information: Unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 2, utilizing all advanced monitoring equipment including ventilators, Cpap, Boardable BiPap, etc. RNs are expected to monitor and interpret telemetry strips and participate in unit training and orientation, including tour and policy discussions. Float to Medical Surgical units may be required during low census periods.
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 #1320355. 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