Travel Surgical ICU RN - $2,275 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is needed in Baltimore, Maryland. The role involves providing high-level care to critically ill patients within a busy surgical ICU setting. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on trauma, transplant, Vascular, gastrointestinal, orthopedic/neuro spine, and general surgery patient populations.

Job Details:

• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, strong Surgical ICU experience with at least 2 years of current experience, and at least 2 previous travel assignments in ICU settings. Experience with EMR systems, specifically EPIC, is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Certification, trauma course, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, and trauma course completion.
• Schedule: Weekends: 3 out of 6 weekends per 6-week schedule. Call: 2 availability calls within the 6-week schedule. Holidays: as needed.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to an area of like skill set.
• Additional Information: Prior employment with any Johns Hopkins Health System facility must be noted in the applicants work history to verify rehire eligibility. Candidates previously employed in any capacity at Johns Hopkins facilities must have been away for at least 1 full year before applying as a traveler.

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 #1280151. 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 Surgical

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