Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse for a temporary assignment in Salem, VA. This position involves providing specialized patient care in a 12-bed SICU unit, supporting a team of healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Location: Salem, VA
Shift Time: Days
Shift Hours: 12 hours
Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Positions Available: 1 to 2
Start Date: 10/26/2026
End Date: 01/25/2027
Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Required Qualifications: ACLS, BLS certifications; ICU experience preferred; no formal education or degree requirements specified; located in Salem, VA; less than 1 year of experience required
Additional Information:
Unit information includes 12 beds and 34 staff members.
Typical patient ratios range from 1:1 to 3:1.
Equipment used includes CRRT, IABP, Impella, Arctic Sun, BIS, Vigilance, Cheetah, and Pyxis EMR.
The position requires team-focused individuals and involves every other weekend shifts with no on-call responsibilities.
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 #1326071. 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
Salem, VA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU)unmatched
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