Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a reputable healthcare organization located in Lake Havasu City. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patient populations within a Level Trauma Level III hospital. The position requires a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on residents' safety and well-being.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as an RN, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, and at least 2 years of ICU experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations, especially with diagnoses such as STEMI, NSTEMI, COPD exacerbation, Sepsis, CABG, Valve repair/replacement, Acute Respiratory Failure, Atrial Fibrillation (A. Fib) RVR, ETOH Withdrawal, Head Injury, Overdose, Stroke, Trauma, CRRT, TCAR, and TVAR.
Additional Information: Travel experience is preferred. The unit has 16 beds with a patient ratio of 1:2. Equipment includes Baxter pumps, and the Electronic Health Record system used is Medhost. The primary role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients, including those admitted through the Emergency Department. float assignments to Intermediate Care Unit and ED holding areas may be required as needed.
Start and End Dates: The assignment begins on 09/28/2026 and concludes on 01/03/2027.
Travel & Housing: Candidates must be located at least 60 miles away from the facility to be considered. Travel and housing options are available.
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 #1313725. 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.