Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,055 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Not specified. This opportunity involves providing specialized critical care to high-acuity patients in a busy, Level 1 Trauma hospital setting. The role requires flexibility, experience with advanced ventilator equipment, and the ability to float between units as needed.

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), ventilator management, LVAD, Impella, IABP devices, and telemetry monitoring.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be open to floating, with a successful background working in busy hospital environments for at least 3 years, with previous travel experience preferred. The unit accommodates high-acuity patients, including those with heart transplants, LVAD, and valve surgeries. Expertise in titrating vasoactive drips and managing advanced respiratory equipment is essential. The unit operates in an intensivist model, with 24/7 RT (Respiratory Therapy) coverage, and employs electronic charting via EPIC. The role involves a total of 4 shifts per assignment if duration exceeds 13 weeks, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments, with a rotation requirement of 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks.

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 #1331149. 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