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 Bristol, Connecticut. 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 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position is available in a small hospital setting. The role involves caring for ICU patients with a focus on general critical care, including patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, DKA, respiratory illnesses, and post-surgical conditions. The position requires a nurse with at least two years of experience in an ICU environment and the ability to manage titratable IV drips. Shifts are scheduled for 12 hours from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week, and the assignment duration is from 09/28/2026 to 12/28/2026. Job Details Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: BLS and ACLS certifications; a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; valid nursing license; ability to interpret telemetry strips; experience managing common ICU drips. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a small hospital ICU setting; ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently. Float: Float rotation may be required to Med Surg or Emergency Room units. The unit is a blend of ICU, stepdown, and med-surg overflow patients in a small hospital environment. Nurses must be comfortable with diverse patient populations and cultures. Nurses are expected to handle patient care responsibilities including titration of IV drips and interpreting telemetry. Orientation includes 2-3 days on the unit, with additional orientation provided for float assignments. Support staff includes hospitalist-led medical teams, RT staff 24/7, and CNAs, with designated charge nurse responsibilities during evening and night shifts. COVID-19 protocols and safety procedures are in place, and scrubs are navy specifically for the unit. The facility operates with Meditech charting system and requires submission of a nursing license. 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: 2026-10-08 Cross Country Job ID 1316494. 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