Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,460 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 11 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
An ICU Neurological (ICU NEURO) Nurse is needed in an inpatient healthcare setting to provide specialized care for patients with neurological conditions. The role involves managing critically ill patients with neurological diagnoses such as stroke, brain tumors, and increased intracranial pressure, primarily during night shifts.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS and ACLS are required. Must pass ECG exam on day 2.
• Education Requirements: No specific degree requirement listed.
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; specialization in neuro is not required.
• Location Requirements: No specific geographic restrictions.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include titrating drips like Norepinephrine (Levophed), Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine), and Dopamine.
• Clinical techs: Two on unit for 16 patients.
• Equipment: Mechanical ventilator, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP).
• Call and holiday requirements: No on-call; holiday work includes one major and one minor holiday per year.
• Floating: May be required to MSICU, PCCU, or boarders on the unit.
• Additional requirements: Candidates must be able to read telemetry strips; Epic access required.

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 #1329938. 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 Neurological

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