Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,835 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specialty position is located within a healthcare organization. This role involves working a twelve-hour rotating shift, including every other weekend with days and nights alternating. The position requires clinical expertise in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery settings and experience with devices such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and Impella. The candidate will be expected to float between intensive care units and intermediate care units as needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shift times include days and nights with weekend rotation every other week.
• Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA), with 2+ years of experience in a related setting. Must have cardiothoracic surgery experience, including familiarity with devices such as IABP and Impella. Candidates must have been separated from the organization for at least 6 months to be considered.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with devices like IABP and Impella, and prior float experience.
• Additional Information: Orientation occurs weekly. Any color scrubs are acceptable. The position involves working in cardiothoracic and critical care environments, with responsibilities related to patient stabilization and device management.

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 #1313168. 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