Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,095 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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients within a dynamic ICU setting. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care while adhering to clinical protocols and safety standards.

Job Details

• Location: Not specified.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Education/Experience: 0 years of experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license in the state or jurisdiction of practice, certification in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and travel experience preferred.
• Additional Information: Experience with accessing/managing ports, arterial line care, chest tube management, ventilator management, and interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) preferred. Ability to assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion/removal, PICC line management, and procedural sedation are advantageous. Orientation includes 24 hours of onsite training.
• Responsibilities: Managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, CVA/Stroke management, infection prevention, and patient monitoring using advanced equipment and clinical skills.
• Submission Requirements: Current state or compact license, on-time RTO listing, prior staff wait period of 1 year before returning as a traveler, and completion of onboarding modules within 48 hours of contract signing.

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 #1329680. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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