Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,105 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This position involves providing specialized critical care services in a well-established healthcare facility. The role is suitable for clinicians with an entry-level background and offers opportunities to work within a compassionate and community-focused environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, 0 years of experience required, willingness to work in Las Cruces, NM 88011, and availability to start on 08/10/2026
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are advantageous but not mandatory
• Additional Information: This facility is accredited by the Joint Commission, featuring a Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and is a certified Primary Stroke Center. The organization offers a broad spectrum of diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services on inpatient and outpatient bases. Orientation is held weekly on Mondays, and all travelers must have required certifications prior to start. Candidates considered for travel assignments must be at least 60 miles or greater from the facility. All clinical staff in the state must complete fingerprinting and background checks prior to employment, with supervised start-up permissible during the background process.

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 #1285488. 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

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