Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,170 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position at a healthcare facility located in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves providing specialized critical care to neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients. The RN will utilize various advanced technologies to deliver high-quality patient care during night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts on an 8-week contract, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state/district, ICU experience of at least 3 years, Cerner electronic health record experience, graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program, BSN degree (highly desired)
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified
• Additional Information: The ICU provides multidisciplinary critical care using technology such as ventilators, ventriculostomies, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, intra-aortic balloon pump, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella, Bispectral Index (BIS) monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), gastric tubes, and intravenous infusion pumps. The role requires performing a variety of patient care functions to meet the needs of patients, families, and the community.

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 #1282003. 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