Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized critical care in a high-acuity setting, requiring expertise in cardiothoracic surgery, devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and IMPELLA. The role includes rotating shifts with every other weekend, and will involve working both days and nights.
Job Details
Certifications and Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), must have 2+ years of experience in a similar setting, with cardiothoracic surgery experience and familiarity with devices like IABP and IMPELLA. Must have worked outside of the organization for at least 6 months to be considered.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities: Provide critical care to patients in the ICU and Intermediate Care Units, including floating between these units.
Additional Information: Orientation is weekly; any color scrubs are acceptable.
Submission: Candidates must be separated from the employing healthcare provider for at least 6 months. No experience requirement explicitly specified, but candidates must meet the above qualifications.
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 #1331721. 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
Cambridge, MA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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