Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Durham, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within an acute care setting. This role involves supervising nursing staff, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during treatment and recovery. The position begins on September 14, 2026, and is scheduled for night shifts.
Job Details
Position Description: Provides direct patient care in the ICU, performs nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, and develops individualized care plans. Responsible for documentation, discharge planning, and patient education to support optimal outcomes.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift. Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience in an acute care environment.
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Performs competencies in accordance with established program standards, participates in team activities, maintains communication with management regarding supplies and equipment, and assumes charge responsibility as needed. Continual professional development is encouraged.
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 #1306059. 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
Durham, NC
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentation Planunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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