Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,905 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing position is based in Corpus Christi, Texas. This role involves providing specialized care to high-acuity patients, including post-cardiothoracic surgery recovery, patients on Impella, Balloon Pump, Artic Sun, TABLO XT/CRRT, and other critically ill individuals with multiple comorbidities and drips. The nurse will deliver both routine and complex care by practicing independently and demonstrating awareness of all relevant clinical aspects within a critical care environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred), current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only), current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA only), RN License in the state of Texas or compact license.
• Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in critical care nursing, previous experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. Precepting by trained staff and successful completion of organizational entry competencies and critical care-specific competency validation are required. Completion of annual competency verification is also necessary. Experience with post-cardiothoracic surgery recovery, Impella, Balloon Pump, Artic Sun, TABLO XT/CRRT, and managing high acuity patients with multiple drips is highly desirable.

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 #1267243. 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