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

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 Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The role provides care for critically ill patients across a combination of medical, surgical, trauma, and cardiovascular intensive care settings.

Responsibilities include managing complex patient needs, titrating critical drips, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and supporting respiratory care.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Scheduling is established in advance, with flexibility required to help cover staffing needs. Six to nine weekend shifts may be scheduled within a six-week period, and holiday rotation may be required.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license required for submission; minimum of 2 years of intensive care unit experience; first-time travelers require at least 3 years of intensive care unit experience and experience with Epic; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience.

Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with varying acuity levels and nurse-to-patient ratios of approximately 1:12, depending on patient acuity. Nurses must be comfortable titrating critical drips, including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin. Nurses are expected to interpret their own telemetry readings and assist with troubleshooting and managing respiratory needs involving ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen. Orientation includes 12 days with a preceptor. Rare standby coverage may be required for low census.

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 1340003. 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