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, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) position located in the area. This role involves caring for patients with neurological conditions including stroke, brain hemorrhages, tumors, and increased intracranial pressure. The position requires technical skills such as passing an electrocardiogram (ECG) exam on day two and managing titratable drips. It is designed for professionals with a minimum of 0 years of experience who are prepared to work in a fast-paced neurocritical care environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Evening shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The shift expectations include working every other weekend and being the first to float to Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), Progressive Care Critical Care Unit (PCCU), and caring for boarders.
Required Qualifications: Valid healthcare certification(s), relevant degree in healthcare, and must pass ECG exam on day 2. 0 years of experience required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial pressure management, and ventilator management.
Additional Information:
Bed ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients.
Nursing staff includes two clinical technicians for 16 patients.
Equipment used includes mechanical ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP).
RNs are required to read their own strips.
Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor holiday per year.
Scrubs are navy blue.
Shift expectations include potential on-call responsibilities not specified.
Epic electronic health record system access is needed.
The position runs from 09/28/2026 to 12/27/2026.
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 #1318201. 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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