Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,280 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cortez, Colorado.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) position is located in Cortez, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting. Candidates must hold their nursing license and bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position requires a focus on patient safety, clinical competence, and effective communication to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Cortez, Colorado
• Shift Time: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0 hours
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred. Current state Registered Nurse Licensure within Colorado; Compact license accepted; Colorado license must be obtained within first 90 days of hire. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification; Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certification (excludes Fetal Brain Condition); Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification; Successful completion of EKG course within 4 months of hire.
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year ICU/Inpatient experience.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include caring for patients from newborns to end of life, understanding telemetry monitoring, basic arrhythmia interpretation, and maintaining strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills. The nurse may float to other units if needed and should be comfortable with rapid assessment and intervention in a dynamic environment.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1275218. 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

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