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

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. This role provides continuous care for critically ill and unstable patients, including management of ventilators, complex intravenous medications, comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and coordination with the multidisciplinary medical team. The position requires night-shift availability and willingness to support similar critical-care units as needed.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend required. On-call availability may be required.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of Intensive Care Unit experience; floating experience does not count toward this requirement Registered Nurse licensure in Michigan Required electrocardiogram (EKG) experience Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Willingness to float to similar units Skills checklist completed within one year of application Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neurological care, cardiovascular intensive care, or trauma Ventilator management experience Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) experience Balloon pump experience Additional Information: Provides 24/7 care for critically ill and unstable patients.

Responsibilities include managing life-support equipment, titrating complex intravenous drips, interpreting vital signs, performing head-to-toe assessments, administering medications, and coordinating advanced care. A strict three-strike attendance policy applies to absences or arrivals more than 20 minutes late for scheduled shifts. Communicable disease or hospitalization-related absences supported by documentation may be reviewed.

References are not required. Michigan license verification is 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 1348979. 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