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

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 position providing care for high-acuity patients with neuro/spine conditions, vasoactive medication needs, respiratory compromise, and complex postoperative requirements. The role supports close patient monitoring, advanced critical-care interventions, and coordination of care for patients requiring intensive nursing management.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of intensive care experience; completion of at least one travel assignment; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; competency with chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, femoral arterial sheath monitoring, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), high-flow oxygen, post-transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) care, femoral endarterectomy, and arterial lines.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Impella and/or intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) devices.

Schedule: Day and night shifts are available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Additional Information: Patient assignments typically range from 2:1 to 1:1 based on acuity. Patient populations include neuro/spine cases and patients requiring vasoactive medications, noninvasive ventilation with consistently high oxygen requirements, or potential transition to intensive care. Weekend rotation is every other weekend. No on-call requirement. Professional scrubs in any color are permitted.

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 1342771. 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