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

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 critical care for neurological, neurosurgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients in a multidisciplinary intensive care setting. The position supports patients and families through comprehensive care delivered in accordance with licensure, certifications, training, and regulatory requirements.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state or district. Three years of Intensive Care Unit experience. Three years of Cerner experience. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Graduation from an accredited or NLN-approved Registered Nurse program.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Additional Information: Provides care for neurological, neurosurgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients. Uses critical care technology, including ventilators, ventriculostomies, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, peripherally inserted central catheter lines, intra-aortic balloon pumps, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Impella or TandemHeart devices, bispectral index monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, continuous renal replacement therapy, gastric tubes, and intravenous infusion pumps. Performs patient care functions and tasks in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Addresses the needs of patients, families, and the community through multidisciplinary critical care services.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-21 Cross Country Job ID 1306031. 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