Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse - Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing specialized care within a multidisciplinary ICU that treats neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional experienced in critical care settings to support patient recovery and well-being.
Job Details
Position: ICU Nurse
Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district; ICU experience; BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS certification; graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; must live at least 50 miles away from the facility
Additional Information: The ICU is a multidisciplinary unit utilizing various advanced technologies including ventilators, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, IABP, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, CRRT, gastric tubes, and infusion pumps. The role involves performing a variety of patient care functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
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 #1306032. 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
Washington, DC
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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Swan-Ganz Catheterunmatched
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