RN - ICU - Travel Day and Night Shift

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse is needed in a healthcare organization. This role involves supporting various inpatient units, with primary focus on emergency department holding and float pool coverage across multiple units. The position requires flexibility to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment and provides an opportunity to work with diverse patient diagnoses in a variety of critical care settings.

Job Details

Position: ICU Nurse Float

Location: Not specified (general healthcare organization environment)

Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a registered nurse, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), with at least 2 years of ICU experience or relevant acute care setting experience

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management, and support for various medical devices and infusion therapy

Additional Responsibilities: Transporting patients throughout the hospital, assisting with patient care in emergency holding areas, and providing resource support during night shifts

Schedule Details: Must call RMC staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to each shift for assignment, punctuality required. Schedule provided three weeks in advance, with no holiday requests, and opportunity to approve up to five days off with additional requests via email to designated management

Floating: Floating within scope of practice and scope of units is required, with orientation provided

Start Date: 11/16/2026

End Date: 03/13/2027

Experience Requirement: 0 years required

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 #1334469. 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