Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,475 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a hospital setting. The role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients in a 10-bed unit requiring advanced clinical skills and critical thinking. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with the potential for a block schedule of 3x12 or 4x12 hours, offering a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment on a short-term assignment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact nursing license, 2 years of ICU experience, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with community hospital settings, ICU patient management, and travel experience
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (adults and geriatrics)
• Clinical Skills: Accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, chest tube procedures, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, ventilator management, central line care, renal failure management, IV sedation, stroke protocols, infection control, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia interpretation, PPE, IV insulin protocols, multidisciplinary organ failure management, phlebotomy, PICC line management, cardiac cath procedures, procedural sedation, pulmonary artery monitoring, IV starting, suctioning, titrating drips, ventilator adjustments
• Unit Details:
  • Daily census: 8 patients
  • Number of visits per day: 8
  • Number of beds: 10
  • Interdisciplinary support: Physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response teams, social services
• Additional Information:
  • Interdisciplinary support available to assist with patient care and procedures.
  • Orientation hours: 24 hours, completed onsite during orientation.
  • Travel experience is required; must adhere to compliance rules including licensure and location restrictions.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years ICU experience, with prior experience in critical care procedures and protocols.

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:

Cross Country Job ID # . 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