Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,880 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing opportunity in Independence, Missouri. This position involves providing high-quality, specialized patient care within a Level 2 trauma center, focusing on critically ill patients on a progressive care unit. The role requires collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Job Details Position Description: ICU Nurse at a 36-bed progressive care unit, starting 11/30/2026, with a 48-hour guaranteed schedule option. Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and ACLS Certifications; clear understanding of advanced assessment and critical thinking skills; experience managing vasoactive drips; preferred candidates possess recent ICU experience; location in Missouri; ability to work 36 hours per week, primarily on day shifts. Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with every third weekend rotation. Additional Information: Experience with equipment such as BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork orientation, and flexibility to float to telemetry units as needed. 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 1328345. 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