Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Surgical (ICU Surgical) nurse is needed in Salem, VA. The position involves providing specialized critical care for patients with surgical conditions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through clinical expertise and compassionate care.
Job Details
- Location: Salem, VA
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Surgical
- Shift Time: Nights
- Shift Hours: 12 hours
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- End Date: 02/15/2027
- Certifications: None required; ACLS and BLS certifications preferred.
- Education Requirements: Not specified; candidates with ICU surgical experience are preferred.
- Experience Requirements: 0 years minimum
- Required Qualifications: ICU experience, ACLS, BLS certifications
- Additional Information: The unit has 12 beds, with staff including RNs and PCTs on night shifts. Equipment used includes CRRT, IABP, Impella, Arctic Sun, BIS, Vigilance, Cheetah, Pyxis EMR Meditech. The unit emphasizes team focus and requires candidates to adhere to dress code and unit policies. The role involves every other weekend shifts and no on-call duties.
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 #1337898. 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 Surgical
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