Travel Surgical ICU RN - $1,745 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU Surgical Nurse position is based in Dallas, Texas, within a specialized Surgical Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing advanced critical care to surgical patients, with a focus on oncology cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers a 12-hour night shift schedule, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Dallas, TX
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Surgical
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Certifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas; CCRN preferred
• Experience & Education: Minimum of 2 years ICU experience, including surgical patient care, oncology experience preferred; BLS and ACLS required; Meditech electronic medical records experience preferred
• Required Qualifications: Valid Texas RN license; minimum 2 years ICU experience, BLS, ACLS; experience with CRRT and hypothermia protocol is preferred
• Unit Details:
  • Bed Capacity: 16 beds
  • Patient Ratio: Estimated 1:2
  • Procedures: Central line placements, bedside thoracentesis, dialysis catheter placements, cardioversions, intubations, and other ICU procedures
  • Equipment: Ventilators, NXStage, Arctic Sun, GE Cardiac Output monitor
  • Documentation System: Meditech
• Schedule: Night shift; start and end times to be discussed
• Additional Information:
  • Flexible scheduling, out a month in advance; floating as needed
  • Unit staff according to acuity and skills; assignments based on needs
  • Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs, neat grooming, tattoos covered, no artificial or gel nails, hair pulled back if long, no visible piercings other than earrings
  • No unprofessional attire; adherence to unit guidelines and policies

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

Posted Date: 2026-06-24

Cross Country Job ID #1264603. 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 Surgical

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