Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,320 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary
Minnesota-based Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse job opportunity. The position involves providing holistic patient care in a fast-paced critical care environment, with responsibilities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans across a diverse adult and geriatric population.

Job Details

• Position Description: The registered nurse provides comprehensive, holistic care to patients and families, focusing on independent, collaborative, and delegated nursing functions in line with standards and competencies specific to the assigned service area. The scope of practice may include care of neonates, infants, children, young adults, adults, and older adults throughout the life cycle. The RN develops and revises patient care plans, coordinates multidisciplinary care, and delegates activities when appropriate. The RN participates in shared decision-making and actively seeks to improve practice standards and patient outcomes. RNs may be required to float to other ICUs or medical/surgical units if staffing needs arise.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association or ARC)
  • Education: Current Minnesota state RN license
  • Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience in critical care settings, experience with open-heart surgery patients, interpretation of cardiac rhythms, and Epic electronic health record experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Impella and Balloon Pumps.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information:
  • Submission requirements include current skills checklist, pertinent to the specialty, and two supervisory references with employment dates.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA and include any RTO (Reasonable Treatment of Time Off) requests at the time of application.
  • Start date is September 28, 2026, with an end date of December 28, 2026.

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 #1311703. 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