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
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a hospital setting. This position involves providing critical care for patients in the ICU environment, offering specialized medical attention and managing complex devices such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella. The role includes navigating a flexible schedule with night shifts, every other weekend, and holiday requirements, with weekly orientation sessions.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend; minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) certifications; must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar ICU setting; must possess Cardiothoracic (CT) surgery experience and experience with devices like IABP and Impella.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic medical records system EPIC; previous experience floating between ICU and Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU).
Additional Information: Candidates must have been separated from the organization for at least 6 months to be eligible. Orientation is conducted weekly. Scrubs must be worn in any color.
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 #1313208. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgeryunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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