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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) healthcare professionals are sought for a rotating shift position located in the designated healthcare setting. This role involves working twelve-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including every other weekend days and nights. The position requires flexibility to float between ICU and Intermediate Care Units, with orientation provided weekly. Candidates must have specific experience with cardiothoracic surgery and device management.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, every other weekend (days/nights). Weekend rotation is required, including two holidays during winter holidays if working through them.
Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) AHA. Must have more than two years of experience in a similar setting. Cardiothoracic surgery experience with familiarity with devices such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and Impella is required. Candidate must be separated from the healthcare organization for at least six months to be considered.
Additional Information: Must be able to float between intensive care and intermediate care units. Orientation is scheduled weekly. Any color scrubs are acceptable.
Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 01/02/2027
Travel Required: No
Float: Float rotation may be required if needed.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-03
Cross Country Job ID #1313176. 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
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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