Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,575 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is available in Waco, Texas. This role involves providing critical care in a diverse ICU environment with medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patient populations. The nurse will be expected to float between the ICU and step-down units, delivering specialized patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a registered nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent, at least three years of clinical experience in an ICU setting, ability to float between critical care service lines including ICU and step-down units in the organizations medical, surgical, and cardiovascular units, and the ability to respond to various patient needs across complex cases
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), experience with advanced ICU procedures such as vent management, IABP, Impella, CRRT, and familiarity with complex cardiac and respiratory conditions
• Additional Information: Must be able to work from the start date of 07/20/2026 and comply with facility policies and SOPs related to critical care standards and safety protocols. Flexibility to float between units is required to meet organizational needs.

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 #1283626. 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