Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,320 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Maine Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to join the float pool team in Portland, Maine. This position involves providing high-quality patient care across multiple ICU units, including Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, and Cardiac/Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The role requires flexibility to float between departments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a dynamic hospital environment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) ICU Specialty
• Location: Portland, Maine
• Shift: Nights, with shifts from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 3 years of ICU experience, 1 year of travel experience, acute care hospital experience, Minnesota Board of Nursing licensed RN or equivalent, minimum of 3 years of ICU experience, US-based hospital experience, and required certifications as applicable.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, weekly guaranteed hours of 36, with weekend hours required at 75%
• Float: Float to Neuro ICU, Surgical/Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, and CTICU based on healthcare professional experience; float to any medical ICU at the organization, patient ratios 1:2 (1:3 in IMC)
• Additional Information: Candidate must be focused on outstanding patient care, team communication, and individual excellence. The position is part of a float pool, requiring flexibility and adaptability to multiple units and patient care scenarios. Scrub color is non-specific; open-toed shoes, jeans, and clothing with large logos or print are not permitted.

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
• Based deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID # . 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