Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,080 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Telemetry, Night Shift located at a healthcare facility. This role involves floating within various ICU and step-down units, providing specialized care to patients with complex medical conditions. Candidates must have strong ICU experience, clinical proficiency, and the ability to adapt to different patient care environments.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week. The schedule is typically arranged three weeks at a time, with every other weekend, and occasional back-to-back weekends. Time off must be approved by management for more than five days.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); high school diploma or equivalent; ICU experience of at least one year; valid licensure for practicing as a registered nurse in the state of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous float pool experience and proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management, and use of charting systems.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Cardiac ICU, CCU (cardiac step-down), PCU/ACCU, ED Holding, med surg units, and surge areas; occasional float to nearby facilities may be necessary, with advance notification.
• Additional Information: The role requires completion and passing of telemetry competency assessments prior to the start date, with instruction provided by the agency. Orientation includes one day of general hospital orientation, one day of ICU unit orientation, and one day of similar unit training. The nurse must document hourly rounding, participate in bedside reporting, and follow medication verification protocols. Scrubs of any color are acceptable; free parking is provided.
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• End Date: 03/13/2027

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 #1320724. 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