Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Neuro ICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) nurses are needed for a hospital setting located in the area. This role involves providing specialized neurological critical care to patients with conditions such as stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, brain tumors, and increased intracranial pressure. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional capable of managing complex neurological cases and titratable drips in a busy ICU environment.
Job Details:
Location: Not specified
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 09/28/2026 through 12/27/2026
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, pass ECG exam on day 2, 2 years of ICU experience, familiarity with stroke and neurological patient care, ability to read telemetry strips, and experience with titratable drips such as Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Phenylephrine, and Dopamine.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neurocritical care units, familiarity with Phillips telemonitors, and ability to work in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Float: First to Float, float to MSICU, PCCU, and take care of Boarders up to four patients.
On-call: Not applicable
Holiday Expectations: One major holiday and one minor holiday per year (Major: Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day, Thanksgiving; Minor: Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day)
Additional Information: The role involves managing high-acuity neurological ICU patients, including stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions, with responsibilities including titrating set-rate drips and reading telemetry strips. Epic access is required for documentation and patient monitoring.
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 #1318149. 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 Neurological
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
Alexandria, VA
Skills
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