Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,955 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in a hospital setting. This role involves providing competent clinical nursing care aligned with professional standards, with a focus on critically ill patients. The Clinical Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process, participating in patient education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, starting 09/28/2026 and ending 12/26/2026.
• Required Qualifications: One (1) year of nursing experience; Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA or ARC).
• Preferred Qualifications: N/A.
• Additional Information: Level 1 Trauma experience and minimum of 1 year of CTICU focus experience are preferred. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, and implementation of care for complex and critically ill patients. The nurse will perform bedside point of care testing, participate in performance improvement activities, and utilize healthcare standards, policies, and procedures to ensure safe, effective care.

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 #1316529. 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