Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,840 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Joplin, Missouri. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients with complex medical needs in a high-acuity environment. The assignment offers an opportunity to work in a well-regarded facility dedicated to patient-centered care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 3x12 hours, 1900-0730, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a registered nurse, minimum 2 years of experience in a high-acuity ICU, current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association, PALS and TNCC certifications preferred, must be able to titrate complex intravenous medications including vasopressors.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for trauma, stroke, and STEMI patients in a level II trauma center.
• Float: Float to areas of clinical competence may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit has 24 beds with patient ratios typically 1:2, but may vary depending on acuity. Equipment includes IV pumps, chest tubes, GE monitoring, Artic Sun, glucometers, and feeding pumps. The EMR used is EPIC. Candidate personality traits should include flexibility, dependability, strong teamwork, patience, and a focus on quality. The dress code requires black scrubs.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-01

Cross Country Job ID #1293476. 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