Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,320 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a healthcare facility in Portland, Maine. This role involves floating across multiple ICU departments, including Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), Cardiac ICU (CICU), Neuro ICU, and Intermediate Care (IMC) levels of care. The candidate must have at least three years of ICU acuity care experience, be able to read and interpret telemetry, and demonstrate flexibility in assignments to ensure high-quality patient care across various units.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 3 years of ICU experience, current RN licensure, willingness to float between ICUs including MICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU, and IMC based on experience, and ability to read and interpret telemetry
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with acute critical care in multiple ICU settings and telemetry interpretation skills
• Float: Float to Neuro ICU, Surgical/Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, and CICU based on HCP experience. Floating to any IMC at the organization, patient ratios 1:3 in IMC
• Additional Information: This is a float pool position requiring flexibility with assignments and the ability to care for patients who are sedated, intubated, and on pressors. Candidates must focus on outstanding patient care, team communication, and individual excellence. Attire should be in scrub colors; open-toed shoes, jeans, and clothing with large logos or profanity are not permitted.

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 #1320779. 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