Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,065 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a night shift assignment in a healthcare facility located in Forrest City, Arkansas. This 13-week contract offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment caring for critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will possess recent ICU experience and demonstrate the ability to manage complex patient care needs during night shifts.

Job Details:

• Location: Forrest City, Arkansas
• Position Title: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Schedule: 36 hours guaranteed weekly, working 4 days on and 3 days off
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks with potential for extension
• Required Qualifications: Current RN license in Arkansas or a Compact State; a minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience; current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Additional Qualifications: No experience requirement listed beyond minimum qualifications
• Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct patient care for critically ill ICU patients
  • Monitor and assess patient conditions promptly, recognizing changes
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments
  • Manage ventilated patients and specialized ICU equipment
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation
  • Follow hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety standards

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 #1270934. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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