Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare organization is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit Medical in Anchorage, Alaska. The position involves providing critical care to a diverse patient population in a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility. The role offers an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, focusing on patient stabilization and recovery.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Alaska Registered Nurse license in hand, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, 2 years of ICU experience, proficiency in Epic charting system, experience with arterial line management, ventilator management, central line care, and neuro ICU procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in trauma, stroke, or neuro critical care, familiarity with multidisciplinary support services, and advanced certifications such as TNCC.
• Float: Float within scope to meet facility operational needs; may float to similar units if necessary.
• Additional Information: Assignment begins on 08/31/2026, with a duration of 13 weeks. All candidates must be willing to work major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) and must be at least 50 miles from the facility with a valid license in hand or pending approval. The candidate must have at least 2 years' ICU experience, with a minimum of 1 year in critical care settings. References, compliance documentation, and certification verification are required prior to start. Multiple interdisciplinary support services are available onsite, and a 12-hour orientation is provided.

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 #1287785. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Medical

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus