Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,575 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Surgical Trauma ICU in Round Rock, Texas. This role involves providing direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers opportunities to work in a dynamic environment with potential for floating to other acute care areas based on organizational needs.

Job Details:

• Location: Round Rock, TX
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nursing; Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or equivalent professional licensure; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 6 months of hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 1 month of hire; 0 years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Critical Care Remote Telemetry (CRRT), Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Trauma (TAR/Trauma Nursing Core Course - TNCC), Impella, and other advanced critical care procedures.
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS.
• Additional Information: Staffing ratios are 1:2 for ICU and 1:3 for Intermediate Care, with 1:1 ratios for specialized devices such as IABP, CRRT, and Impella. The unit uses Cerner Powerchart for electronic medical records. Staff may also float to other acute care units or emergency department as needed. Candidates should wear navy blue scrubs.

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 #1280038. 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