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

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, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit Salem, VA. This position supports patients in a 12-bed surgical intensive care unit with a collaborative, team-focused clinical environment. The role includes day shifts, advanced critical-care equipment, and care for patients requiring intensive monitoring and support.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support (BLS); Intensive Care Unit experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Surgical experience.

Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Additional Information: The unit uses patient ratios of 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 and supports procedures including drain management and central line placement. Equipment may include continuous renal replacement therapy, intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, Arctic Sun, BIS, Vigilance, Cheetah, and Pyxis. Team members participate in every-other-weekend rotations, with no on-call requirement. Navy 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 1341989. 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