Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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 An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse specializing in Neuro ICU is needed for a healthcare facility in the specified location. This position involves providing specialized critical care to neurological patients during 12-hour night shifts. Candidates must possess prior travel experience and be prepared to work in a dynamic, teaching hospital environment.
Job Details
Location: Not specified
Position: Neuro ICU RN for 12-hour Night Shifts (7 PM 7 AM)
Schedule: Nights, 36 hours per week
Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 01/02/2027
Required Qualifications: Certification in BLS and ACLS, NIHSS experience, COVID/Flu vaccination or declination, minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience in neuro diagnoses, surgical and medical.
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching hospital experience, successful prior travel experience, familiarity with critical care equipment such as vital signs machines, glucometers, SCDs, bladder scanners, vein finders, remote tele-capable devices, wound vacuums, IV pumps, pulse oximeters, chest tubes, tube feeding pumps (Kangaroo), and oxygen delivery devices.
Additional Information: Charge responsibility may be required with appropriate pay differential and training. Assignments may extend up to 20 weeks, especially during the holiday season; travelers must work at least one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years). Must submit and receive approval for all requests for time off. No local travelers under 60 miles accepted. All team members are expected to support a culture of professionalism and mentorship, especially when interacting with students and new hires.
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 #1304363. 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
Lynchburg, VA
Skills
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