Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, 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, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Encompassing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a healthcare setting, this role provides critical care for patients in a high-acuity environment. The position involves floating between ICU and Progressive Care Units (PCU) across multiple facilities within the region, supporting a collaborative team in delivering exceptional patient care.
Job Details
Position Description: Primarily responsible for critical care in the ICU with floating to PCU, supporting patient needs with a focus on critical care diagnosis and treatments. The role is primarily based at the designated medical center but may involve floating throughout Region Two: including additional hospitals within the same healthcare network.
Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as an RN, at least 2 years of clinical experience in a critical care setting, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications, and willingness to wait for license submission.
Schedule: Shifts run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with 12-hour shift hours and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidates must possess strong clinical skills in ICU environments, managing various ICU level drips, vents, and critical patient conditions. Experience with Epic electronic charting system is preferred. Orientation will include a minimum of two shifts with an educator.
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 #1328529. 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
Tacoma, WA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
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