Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,965 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing position is located in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves working in a specialized surgical intensive care unit, providing critical patient care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position is scheduled for night shifts, and the assignment duration is 13 weeks with a typical schedule of 36 hours per week, consisting of 3 shifts of 12 hours each, every other weekend.

Job Details:

• Position: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse
• Location: Birmingham, Alabama
• Schedule: Night shifts, 36 hours per week, 3x12-hour shifts, every other weekend, 13 weeks duration
• Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), experience with Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) system, at least 2 years of ICU nursing experience, travel experience (minimum one contract), valid nursing license to be brought on first day
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Additional Information: Position starts in February only.

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 #1271314. 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