Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Silverdale, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position supporting a mixed medical and cardiovascular intensive care setting. The role provides care for critically ill patients with complex conditions, including sepsis, respiratory illness, strokes, cardiac conditions, and post-surgical recovery needs. The assignment requires strong critical-care skills, including management of titratable medications and advanced therapies.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of intensive care experience; Washington or compact nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification; Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification; experience managing Swan-Ganz catheters, Prismaflex continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and immediate open-heart recovery; recent experience with the Electronic Medical Record system (EPIC).
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The mixed intensive care unit includes medical and cardiovascular critical care patients with typical nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 based on acuity. Responsibilities may include management of ventilated patients, titration of sedation and vasoactive medications, care of patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy and cardiac support therapies, monitor setup and interpretation, and post-procedural or post-surgical recovery. Floating may occur among critical-care units or to the emergency room for patient holds. Weekend coverage, including Sundays, may be frequent, and holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff. No call or standby requirement is listed. The assignment is scheduled from 11/16/2026 through 02/15/2027.
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 #1340569. 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