Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,930 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
This opportunity is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The position is based in a Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) and a stepdown unit, providing critical care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and surgical conditions. The role requires candidates to bring their nursing license on the first day.

Job Details

• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Shift Hours: 12 hours (Nights)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse license in Alabama or a compact license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross certification, Associate's degree in nursing, 2 years of recent experience in ICU or specialty field
• Preferred Qualifications: AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in pediatric unit
• Schedule: Nights shift, 36 hours or 48 hours per week
• Additional Information: Must be willing to float between units and hospitals. Timesheet approver is Lacey Dice, primary and backup. The position is patient-facing and clinical in nature. No remote work is available. Scrub dress code is solid navy. No temporary licenses are accepted.
• Responsibilities include providing complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring and post-operative recovery care. The units are supported by a cardiovascular educator, aiming for patient-centered care in a safe environment.

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 #1275918. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus