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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit Auburn, with potential coverage in Covington. This floating position supports intensive care and lower-acuity patients, with approximately 75% of the assignment focused on Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients in Emergency Department (ED) overflow. The role manages complex medical-surgical and critical-care patients, including respiratory failure, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, acute kidney injury, and cerebrovascular accidents.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend rotation is every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring; ventilator, tracheostomy, and bilevel positive airway pressure management; invasive line management; ostomy and general drain care; chest tube management; intravenous medication titration; and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience using EPIC.

Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification and prior travel assignment experience.

Additional Information: Floating may include patients at the intensive care level or below. Patient population includes respiratory failure, end-stage renal disease, acute kidney injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, general postoperative conditions, cerebrovascular accidents, alcohol-related conditions, and overdose. The assignment does not include craniotomies, major trauma, or major cardiothoracic cases. Equipment includes Alaris intravenous pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems. Scrubs may be any color; navy blue is preferred, and camouflage is not preferred. The role may include serving as a lead in the Emergency Department holding area.

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 1348498. 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