Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Renton, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Renton, Washington. This role involves providing care to critically ill patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and stroke recovery. The position requires recent EPIC electronic health record system experience and a minimum of two years of ICU experience, with a focus on advanced patient management in a 30-bed unit.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; must have EPIC experience within the past 2 years; at least 2 years of ICU experience; current licensure to submit; located within the United States.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with titratable drips including Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Inhalation Epoprostenol, and sedation medication management.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other medical/surgical units as needed.
- Additional Information: The unit is equipped with vents, Bipap, HFNC; telemetry monitoring available with ability to read strips; no nurse aides on unit; nurse staffing includes resource RNs in addition to the charge RN. The unit has a trauma level of 3 and an in-house cath lab for direct patient transfer. Staff is expected to work every other weekend and holiday shifts as needed; standby shifts may be required during low census periods. Tours are organized by unit leadership with flexibility to accommodate traveler preferences during scheduling. Orientation includes 2-12 hour days, followed by night or day shifts depending on schedule.
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 #1295608. 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