Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Sterling, CO

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,208 a week in all, a taxable rate of $26.14 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse — Location unspecified. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients within the intensive care setting. The role requires assessing patient health status, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: This role requires the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of nursing care according to organizational policies and professional standards. The nurse will utilize specialized knowledge and judgment to evaluate patient data, plan and deliver appropriate care, and engage in discharge planning.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the state of practice or valid compact RN license, BLS certification, and current clinical experience in an acute care or ICU setting within the past 12 months. Bachelor’s degree and professional certification are preferred.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role involves direct patient care in a high-intensity environment, including assessing complex patient needs, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and participating in quality improvement activities. The position may include supervision of staff and workflow management.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate clinical performance competencies suitable to their area of practice, maintain required certifications, and possess necessary fingerprint clearance cards based on the facility location.

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