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Description
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: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care is needed at an acute care facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. This position involves providing specialized post-cardiac surgery patient care in a 11-bed ICU setting. The role requires a dedicated professional with strong clinical skills to deliver high-quality patient care during night shifts.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIH (All AHA) certifications; minimum of 2+ years of ICU experience; location in Birmingham, Alabama
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cardiac and cardiovascular surgery units; outgoing personality fit; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information: The unit primarily cares for post cardiac surgery patients. Candidate must be adaptable to float to other intensive care units and medical-surgical units as needed. Dress code requires navy scrubs with no fleece attire.
Unit Information:
Number of Beds: 11
Patient Ratios: 4:1
Equipment: GE monitors
EMR: Cerner
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: 2026-07-17
Cross Country Job ID #1275680. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.