Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,215 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lake St Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse in a healthcare facility. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The position requires a committed nurse to support patient rehabilitation and discharge planning within a dynamic medical environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery of quality care by ensuring the nursing care plan is followed. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees. Embraces the organizations values of delivering superior quality, safety, teamwork, and resourcefulness. Promotes patient and employee safety, focusing on safety awareness in all areas including infectious diseases, slips, trips, and falls, and work environment.
• Perform a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis of an individualized plan of care.
• Provide patient information and status in a timely manner for clinical team conferences, with accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and responses.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation and discharge planning from the day of admission, with patient teaching in preparation for discharge.
• Communicate pertinent changes in patient status to support continuity of care and safety, collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Supervise ancillary nursing personnel, providing direction and training, and delegating tasks appropriately.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety following hospital and nursing policies.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through team building and effective communication.
• Manage supplies and equipment, monitor charges, and promote cost-effective patient care.
• Provide care following orientation, with the opportunity to assume charge responsibilities.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Shift Details: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Certifications: BLS Certification required prior to first shift; ACLS required prior to first shift (CIRH only).
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year bedside clinical experience preferred.

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 #1334966. 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