Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Petoskey, Michigan. This position involves providing critical 24/7 care to unstable, critically ill patients, managing life-support equipment such as ventilators, and performing comprehensive assessments. The role demands a dedicated professional capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment and adhering to the organizations strict attendance policies.
Job Details:
- Location: Petoskey, Michigan
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
- Schedule: Shift hours are from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications:
- 1+ year of ICU experience (floating is not considered)
- Valid Michigan nursing license (LARA and Nursys verification required)
- EKG experience
- Skills checklist completed within one year of application for RN specialties
- Ability and willingness to float to similar units such as Neuro, CVICU, and Trauma
- Certifications: ACLS and BLS
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Neuro, CVICU, and Trauma units
- Managing Vents, CRRT, and Balloon Pumps
- Additional Information:
- This position has a strict 3 strike attendance policy effective from 6/1/2024. Absences or lateness over 20 minutes thrice result in immediate termination, with exceptions only for communicable diseases or hospitalization with supporting evidence.
- Submission requires valid Michigan license verification and a skills checklist completed within the past year.
- The traveler is not eligible for shift incentives and must make up call-ins within the contract period.
- Holiday Rate applies from 7:00 PM of the holiday to 7:00 PM of the same day.
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
- Free checkings with direct deposit
- Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-07-30
Cross Country Job ID #1281630. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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