Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,650 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/07/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in a hospital setting. The role involves managing critically ill adult and geriatric patients, including those with respiratory distress, post-cardiac surgery, and complex multisystem conditions. The position requires the ability to work night shifts and handle high-acuity cases with advanced critical care skills.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift with an average of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/07/2026 and ending on 12/30/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the appropriate state, ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS certifications in hand at the time of submission, and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience managing adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Open Heart, CRRT, Impella, hypothermia protocols, and extra certifications in trauma or specialized intensive care procedures.
• Responsibilities: Managing ventilated patients, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias, administering IV medications including insulin and sedatives, performing invasive procedures like arterial line management, chest tube management, and participating in multidisciplinary team support.
• Additional Information: This ICU unit provides specialized care including post-cardiac surgery, trauma, and critical care cases. Travelers should expect to float within their scope as needed and complete onsite orientation modules.

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 #1319741. 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