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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit position on the night shift. This role provides care for patients with neurovascular, neurosurgical, and medical conditions in an acute care setting. The registered nurse manages complex critical care needs, including titratable infusions, neurological monitoring, and ventilator-related troubleshooting.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience, including neuro experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Care is provided to patients with neurovascular, neurosurgical, and medical diagnoses. Nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1. Registered nurses are expected to titrate pressors, antihypertensives, and sedation infusions. Registered nurses are responsible for reading, documenting, and placing their own telemetry strips in the medical record. Respiratory therapy equipment includes ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow systems; registered nurses provide troubleshooting support. An intensivist is available in the intensive care unit 24/7, with an advanced practice provider available overnight. Self-scheduling is available when operationally feasible. Six weekend shifts are required during each six-week period. Three winter holidays and three summer holidays are required. Two unit-specific orientation shifts are provided. Galaxy blue scrubs are required.

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 1345785. 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