Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves rotating day and night shifts, with weekend rotations every other week. The role requires experience with cardiothoracic surgery patients and familiarity with devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Impella. Candidates will be expected to float between intensive care units and intermediate care units and must meet specific experience and certification requirements.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) AHA; must have 2 or more years of experience in a similar setting; experience with cardiothoracic surgery patients and devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Impella; must have been separated from the organization for at least 6 months; ability to float between units; orientation is weekly; any color scrubs acceptable.
Additional Information: BILH coversheet required at time of submission. The shift involves 12-hour rotations, including working through winter holidays with two holidays required if applicable. EPIC electronic health record system is mandatory.
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 #1313158. 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
Cambridge, MA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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