Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurses are sought for a position in a large, busy healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-acuity patient care, including managing complex conditions such as heart transplants, lung transplants, LVAD patients, and valve surgeries. Candidates must be adaptable to floating and flexible scheduling to meet the unit's needs.
Job Details
Position: ICU Registered Nurse
Location: TBD (Healthcare facility)
Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts
Schedule: 36 hours per week, with shifts scheduled based on unit needs
Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS, BLS certifications; NIHSS certification; minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; licensed to practice in the state; experience in managing complex cardiac patients and titrating vasoactive drips; previous travel experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with LVAD, CRRT/SLED, Impella, IABP devices; familiarity with EPIC charting system; ICU experience in a Level 1 trauma setting.
Additional Job Details: Candidates must be open to floating, with first assignment to float depending on competency. Unit manages high-acuity patients with equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap, and telemedicine. Experience in a high-volume hospital environment and ability to work in a fast-paced setting is essential.
Submission Requirements: Valid license, and available to start on 10/12/2026, ending 11/23/2026.
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 #1324750. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
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