Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to critically ill patients, performing assessments, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress in a high-acuity environment over a scheduled shift of 12 hours during days. The nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care in accordance with established practice standards.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour days shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/09/2027.
Required Qualifications: - Active RN (Registered Nurse) license valid in the state of practice. - BLS (American Heart Association) certification. - ACLS (American Heart Association) certification. - NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification. - Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). - Bachelor's degree in Nursing. - Certification relevant to ICU nursing, as appropriate for the unit or service.
Additional Information: - The role may require floating to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications based on operational needs. - May be required to be placed on-call during scheduled shifts. - Documentation and resource utilization must adhere to hospital and regulatory guidelines. - Duties include patient assessment, health teaching, therapy and treatment planning, medical functions execution, and clinical documentation.
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 #1320841. 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
Lafayette, CO
Skills
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