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: 01/11/2027 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position supporting critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and complex interventions. The role involves caring for neuro/spine patients and patients requiring vasopressors, noninvasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen, and postoperative vascular care. Candidates must have at least two years of experience and have completed at least one prior travel assignment.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts with 12-hour shifts scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. shifts may also be assigned. The position requires a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: At least two years of experience; completion of at least one prior travel assignment; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; competency caring for neuro/spine patients and patients requiring vasopressors, Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP), high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, femoral arterial sheath monitoring, diabetic ketoacidosis management, postoperative transcarotid artery revascularization care, femoral endarterectomy care, and arterial line monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Impella and/or intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support; familiarity with the EPIC electronic medical record system.

Additional Information: Typical patient ratios are 2:1, with occasional 1:1 assignments based on patient acuity. Patients requiring consistently high fractional inspired oxygen through BiPAP and likely intubation may transition to an intensive care level of care. Floating may occur to intensive care or lower-acuity units throughout the facility. Weekend rotation is every other weekend. No on-call responsibilities are required. Professional scrub attire in any color is acceptable.

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: 2026-11-06 Cross Country Job ID 1332326. 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