Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,065 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a night shift assignment in Forrest City, Arkansas. This is a 13-week travel assignment designated for qualified healthcare professionals capable of providing critical patient care in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an opportunity for extension based on performance and operational needs.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current RN license (Arkansas or Compact State); minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The position involves providing direct patient care to critically ill ICU patients, monitoring and assessing patient conditions, administering medications and therapies, managing ventilated patients and ICU equipment, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records. Candidates must have at least 2 years of prior travel experience and recent ICU experience. All travel submissions require this minimum experience; local candidates will not be accepted. The assignment starts on 08/03/2026.

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 #1270934. 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