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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse in Washington This position involves providing specialized patient care within the ICU setting at a healthcare facility. The role requires adapting to various units, including ICU and PCU, with opportunities to float across multiple hospitals within the region. The assignment supports experienced RNs in delivering critical care to patients with complex medical needs.
Job Details
Location: Washington, primarily at the designated ICU, with potential to float to other units across multiple hospitals within the region.
Certifications & Experience: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities: Caring for ventilated patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, COVID-19, sepsis, cardiac arrest, and DKA. Skills include titrating medications such as sedation drips, pressors, diuretics, insulin, and antiarrhythmics. Read and interpret telemetry strips, operate vents and CPAP/BiPAP equipment.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1 in ICU and 3:1 or 4:1 in PCU under normal circumstances. Shift orientation includes one to twelve hours with comprehensive on-site or remote onboarding. No call or standby requirements are necessary.
Submission: Candidates must have a license willing to wait for approval and submit credentials accordingly.
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 #1325574. 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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