Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Elko, Nevada.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nursing position is located in Elko, Nevada, at a regional healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients, with a focus on maintaining patient stability and executing advanced clinical procedures in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in a scenic and vibrant community.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). One year of clinical experience in an ICU setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ART lines, central lines, ventilators, BIPAP, post-cardiac catheterization care, post-surgical care, moderate sedation, chest tube management, electrolyte management, and telemetry.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be able to start within 7-10 days. Local candidates or those living more than 60 miles from the facility are eligible to apply. The assignment includes weekly orientation sessions on Mondays, with a weekly rate of $55.80. The ICU has 7 beds, with patient ratios of 2:1 for high-acuity patients and 5:1 for medical-surgical overflow. Equipment used includes IV pumps, sequential compression devices (SCDs), telemetry monitors, and bedside monitoring systems. The patient population primarily includes adults and geriatrics. Candidates should be independent, self-motivated, focused, and able to manage their time effectively.
- Additional notes: The role requires reporting within 30 minutes if on call. No specific dress code color is required, and there are no restrictions on attire.
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 #1293670. 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
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