Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bellingham, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The position supports post-anesthesia recovery care for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients across a range of surgical and critical care needs. The role requires prior post-anesthesia care unit and intensive care experience, proficiency with electronic charting, and the ability to provide care across the lifespan.

Job Details Schedule: Variable 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts on days, evenings, and nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Potential call coverage may include three overnight call shifts per month and one weekend call period.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of post-anesthesia care unit experience Previous intensive care unit experience Minimum of 1 year of Electronic Medical Record charting experience using Epic Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification Experience caring for patients across the lifespan Airway assessment and care of ventilated patients Central line and peripherally inserted central catheter care and management Dysrhythmia recognition and management Intravenous therapy initiation and maintenance Phase I post-anesthesia care and Phase II recovery Placement of oral and nasal airways Pulmonary artery catheter monitoring Preoperative and postoperative care Thoracic, vascular, neurological, orthopedic, urological, gynecological, and general surgical care Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience Previous travel experience Pulmonary artery line monitoring Previous charge experience Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient ratios may range from 1:1 to 1:5 depending on patient acuity and unit needs. The patient population includes adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients. Clinical exposure includes total joint procedures, laparoscopic surgery, laminectomy, ophthalmologic surgery, fracture fixation, arthroscopic procedures, hysterectomy, pacemaker procedures, thoracic procedures, transurethral resection procedures, and vascular interventions. Special procedures may include postoperative nerve block placement, lumbar puncture, and epidural blood patch. Occasional titration of norepinephrine, epinephrine, amiodarone, diltiazem, and dobutamine may be required. Orientation is conducted biweekly on Tuesdays. A Washington state license application may be submitted while licensure is pending; the start date may be delayed during processing. Two professional references from the past 2 years are required, including at least one supervisory reference.

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 1345748. 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