Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This position involves supporting cardiac surgical and stepdown units with a focus on post-operative recovery and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring. The role requires high professional competency, flexibility to float to other units, and a commitment to providing patient-centered care in a safe and supportive environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama or a compact license; two years of recent experience in the ICU specialty; certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support or Red Cross; NIH certifications
• Preferred Qualifications: American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification for pediatric unit involvement
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units or hospitals
• Additional Information: The position is a contractor replacement for a patient-facing role. Candidates must be willing to work holidays as required and be open to working 36 or 48 hours per week.

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 #1287844. 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