Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,475 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position in Athens, Texas. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy, interdisciplinary environment. The position offers a flexible schedule with night shifts, and the ideal candidate will have experience managing complex patient needs and utilizing advanced charting systems.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12 or 4x12 hours per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Licensure in Texas or appropriate state license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, 2 years of ICU experience, and experience with charting system Epic.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in community hospital settings, LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) experience, and trauma level II certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU with patient load experience, charting proficiency, and trauma experience preferred.
• Additional Information: The unit cares for adult and geriatric patient populations with a daily census of approximately 8 patients across 10 beds. Support services include respiratory, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. Provider must complete onboarding requirements within 48 hours of contract signing; modules are completed onsite during orientation.

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 #1268164. 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

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus