Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,840 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse in a facility located within a healthcare organization. This role involves working 12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend rotation, including two holidays during the winter season. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a similar setting, specifically with cardiac surgery and devices such as IABP and Impella. The position requires EPIC electronic health record proficiency and BLS (American Heart Association) and ACLS (American Heart Association) certifications. The nurse will float between ICU and IMCU as needed, with weekly orientation sessions. The assignment begins on 10/19/2026 and concludes on 01/16/2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association; at least two years of experience in a similar setting; cardiac surgery experience including devices such as IABP and Impella; proficiency with EPIC EMR; must be separated from the organization for six or more months to be considered; orientation is weekly; any color of scrubs acceptable
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ICU and IMCU float responsibilities
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: BILH coversheet required at time of submission. Night shifts with every other weekend rotation and two winter holiday shifts. Must have recent experience in cardiac surgery units. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced ICU environment and with complex cardiac devices.

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 #1322873. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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