Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,095 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse role in a healthcare facility. The position involves providing advanced patient care to adult and geriatric patients in a specialized ICU setting, with a focus on critical care procedures and teamwork. The assignment is scheduled to commence on September 21, 2026, and continues through December 21, 2026. Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Education Requirements: Current state or compact license, 2 years of ICU experience preferred, with a minimum of 0 years required Patient Ratio Experience: 2/3 Charting System Experience: Required, with Epic experience preferred Additional Skills: Accessing and managing ports, arterial line management, assist with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, care of ventilated patients, central line care/management, management of renal failure, continuous IV sedation, stroke management, infection prevention, ABGs interpretation, dysrhythmias interpretation, PPE/Isolation precautions, IV insulin protocols, management of multisystem organ failure, PICC line management, pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, procedural sedation monitoring, pulmonary artery line monitoring, starting and maintaining IVs, suctioning, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, ventilator management. Responsibilities: Providing critical care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, managing complex patient conditions, utilizing advanced medical equipment. Experience Required: 2 years of ICU experience preferred; travel experience preferred. Additional Information: The facility serves adults and geriatrics with a daily census of 8 patients, and has an interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams. Staff must have state or compact license in hand at time of submittal, and must complete onboarding modules within 48 hours of contract signing. 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 1309036. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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