Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,895 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Located in central North Carolina. This position involves providing high-quality critical care to adult patients across all ages in a 8-bed intensive care unit. The role features a weekly schedule of nights, with an emphasis on managing high acuity cases such as respiratory failure, requiring strong critical thinking and compassionate care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in North Carolina, ICU experience, ACLS certification, BLS certification, CPI certification, NIH Stroke Scale competency, 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-acuity patients and respiratory failure cases
• Additional Information: The unit serves patients of all ages with a focus on respiratory and critical care needs. Suitable attire includes any color of scrubs, with casual wear and unlabeled clothing not permitted. The role may include call requirements and floating to other units as needed. The environment encourages a personality fit aligned with high-acuity, fast-paced 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 #1321629. 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