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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Professional position is located in Cambridge. This role involves providing critical care services within a hospital environment, supporting patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention. The position supports a rotating shift schedule, including days and nights, based on operational needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, days/nights as needed, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) certifications; minimum of 0 years of experience in a similar ICU setting; must be separated from the organization for at least 6 months; eligibility to work in the United States.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in ICU or critical care units preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, but float is not explicitly required for this role.
- Additional Information: This position requires EPIC electronic medical record system proficiency. Staff will be expected to float between ICU and intermediate care units as operationally needed. Orientation is conducted weekly, and any color scrubs are acceptable.
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 #1293371. 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