Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,215 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: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Critical Care Registered Nurse (ICU) is sought for an assignment located in Washington, District of Columbia. The position involves providing specialized care in a multidisciplinary ICU unit that accommodates neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients. Candidates are required to bring their license to practice as a Registered Nurse on the first day. The ICU is a dynamic environment utilizing advanced technology to deliver critical patient care.

Job Details:

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
• Shift: Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts with am/pm rotation
• Schedule: Night shifts, 36 hours per week minimum
• Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state/district; ICU Experience 3 Years; Cerner experience; Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) highly desired.
• Additional Information: The ICU provides care for a variety of high-acuity patients using technology such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial and central lines, PICC lines, ECMO/tandem heart, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, CRRT, gastric tubes, and infusion pumps. The role involves fulfilling patient, family, and community needs through comprehensive critical care functions.

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 #1263739. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus