Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,950 per week

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

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
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse position located at an unspecified healthcare facility. This role involves managing adult and geriatric patients requiring critical care, including conditions such as sepsis, post-cardiac arrest, Covid-19, respiratory failure, severe diabetic ketoacidosis, multi-system organ failure, stroke, and other life-threatening diagnoses. The position is suited for registered nurses with at least one year of experience and holds current certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Certified Trauma Nurse (TNCC) preferred. The assignment is scheduled to begin on October 19, 2026, and end on January 18, 2027, with a 12-hour night shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, from 10/19/2026 to 01/18/2027
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license with a compact license in hand at submission, at least 1 year of ICU experience, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, TNCC (preferred)
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, management of patients with multisystem organ failure, arterial line management, central line care, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator care, arterial blood gases interpretation, suctioning (ETT, NT), isolation precautions/ PPE, and ICU experience in surgical, trauma, or medical specialties
• Additional Information: The candidate must be willing to work 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, NYE, NYD). Orientation comprises 12 hours of training. Candidates are expected to float between nearby facilities if needed. The facility does not accept Nursys or background (BG) hits, and travelers can return after 3 months. References covering 1 year (or 6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years are required. All modules related to orientation and certification are non-billable and to be completed prior to start.

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 #1318383. 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