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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position involves providing comprehensive, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, including those undergoing open heart surgery. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care, adhering to established standards and competencies, with opportunities to participate in shared decision-making and practice improvement initiatives.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Minnesota state nursing license; at least 2 years of clinical experience; current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); documentation of experience with fresh open heart surgery patients; interpretation of cardiac rhythms; experience with Impella and Balloon Pumps; adult and geriatric patient care experience; Epic electronic medical record system proficiency; work history current to 1 year; skills checklist pertinent to ICU nursing; two supervisory references with employment dates; if candidate is not eligible to work in the USA, this must be noted.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with open heart surgery patients, Impella and Balloon Pumps.
• Additional Information: RNs may be required to float to other intensive care units or medical/surgical units based on staffing needs. All requested time off (RTO) must be specified at the time of submission; late requests may not be honored.

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 #1281278. 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

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