Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The organization is seeking an experienced ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse for a night shift position at a healthcare facility. This 13-week assignment involves working 36 hours per week, with a schedule of 3x12-hour shifts, including every other weekend. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience, travel experience, and proficiency with Epic electronic health record systems.
Job Details:
Shift: Nights
Shift Hours: 12 per shift
Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 02/06/2027
Required Qualifications: Valid certification(s) in nursing, current license in the applicable state, at least 2 years of recent ICU experience, travel experience, and Epic experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an ICU setting, familiarity with electronic health records, and recent operating room experience are advantageous.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The assignment involves working in a critical care environment, with responsibilities including monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be able to adapt quickly to fast-paced settings and demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.
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 #1315525. 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
Birmingham, AL
Skills
Critical Careunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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