Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position in a healthcare setting located in the region encompassing multiple hospitals. The role involves providing critical care to ventilated patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, sepsis, and DKA. The position requires working night shifts and floating between units as needed, with a focus on maintaining high standards of patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; two or more years of ICU experience; licensed to practice as a registered nurse within the state; willing to wait for license submission
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilated patients, cath lab recovery, therapeutic hypothermia; familiarity with critical drips such as sedation, pressors, diuretics, insulin, amiodarone; ability to read telemonitor strips and manage various ventilators and life support equipment
Float: Float rotation may be required, primarily ICU with occasional assignments to PCU and medical-surgical units when needed
Additional Information: The role involves working in an acute care setting with a focus on complex patient care, including ventilated patients and those undergoing advanced therapies. The unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1 in ICU and 3:1 in PCU under normal circumstances. Scheduled orientation includes 1-12 hour shifts, and the position may require working every other weekend and rotating holiday shifts. There is no call or standby requirement for this assignment.
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 #1313408. 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
Seattle, WA
Skills
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