Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,185 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 An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse is needed in the area. This position involves floating within various units including neurological, trauma, medical, and surgical ICUs, as well as PCUs and CCUs, to deliver critical patient care. The role requires adaptability, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. Job Details Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) Education Requirements: Registered Nurse (RN) license; minimum of 1 year ICU experience required Location Requirements: Must be licensed as an RN in the state of employment Years of Experience: 1 year minimum ICU experience Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week Float: Float rotation may be required Responsibilities include cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and bipap management, invasive line management, tracheostomies, chest tubes, lumbar drains, IV medication titration, medication administration documentation, and bedside reporting Support on the unit includes a charge nurse, hospitalist, respiratory therapist, and intensivist accessible 24/7, with a cardiologist on call for CVICU patients Charting System: Epic Experience is required Orientation: 1 day general hospital orientation; 1 day unit orientation (12 hours) on ICU; 1 day of 12 hours on similar units; Telemetry competency required 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 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