Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $1,475 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Intensive Care Unit Neurological (Neuro ICU) Nights | Athens, TX
The organization is seeking a Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) Registered Nurse for a nighttime assignment. The role focuses on caring for adult patients with neurological conditions, including post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management, as well as supporting specialized interventions such as external ventricular drain (EVD) care and ICP monitoring. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour Nights; 36.0 minimum hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; state or compact license must be in hand at time of submittal; charting experience required (Epic required per posting); neuro Intensive Care Unit experience required; blood product administration experience; central line care/management experience; experience in CVA/acute stroke management; experience with external ventricular drain (EVD); experience with hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun; experience with ICP monitoring; ability to interpret dysrhythmias; experience with lumbar drains; experience managing dysrhythmias; experience with post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management; experience with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury care
• Preferred Qualifications: Neuro Intensive Care Unit experience (2 years preferred); previous charge experience (2 years preferred); community hospital experience; trauma level I or trauma level II experience; travel experience
• Additional Information: Staffing ratios noted for the unit are 2 patient ratios on nights and 2 weekend patient ratios, with daily census listed as 14 and number of beds listed as 16. Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1273577. 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 Neurological

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