Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Neuro ICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) position available in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized critical care to neurological patients, with responsibilities aligned to patient acuity and clinical protocols. The position requires dedication to patient safety and clinical excellence.
Job Details:
Schedule: Evening shifts totaling 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/18/2027.
Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); two years of clinical experience in a comparable setting; willingness to work every other weekend, every other holiday, and potentially float to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit; familiarity with electronic medical records system (Epic); appropriate scrubs attire (navy blue pants with solid navy-blue tops or solid white, with solid navy-blue or solid white jackets).
Preferred Qualifications: CCRN, SCRN, or CNRN certifications are preferred but not required.
Additional Information: The facility maintains a beds-to-patient ratio of 1:2, which can flex based on patient acuity. Staff may be required to float to a Neuro Intensive Medical Care unit. Orientation consists of two shifts, with additional shifts as needed. Shift expectations include working from 7 PM to 7 AM. The hospital can cancel up to two shifts per twelve-week period or three shifts per thirteen-week period without penalty.
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 #1321010. 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 Neurological
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
Alexandria, VA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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Epic Systemsunmatched
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