Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Neuro ICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 11 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit Neurological position on a night shift supporting patients with complex neurological, respiratory, cardiac, renal, and metabolic conditions. The role provides critical care for a 16-bed unit with a 1:2 patient-to-staff ratio, including titration of vasoactive medications and management of advanced respiratory support.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: Two years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; successful completion of an electrocardiogram exam on the second day.

Additional Information: Provides care for patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, brain tumors, cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, pneumonia, acute heart failure, acute kidney injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute liver failure, and severe electrolyte abnormalities. Manages titratable or set-rate infusions, including norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, and dopamine. Supports patients requiring mechanical ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, or noninvasive ventilation. Reads independent cardiac monitoring strips. May float to the medical-surgical intensive care unit, progressive care unit, or boarded patients on the unit. One major and one minor holiday requirement applies annually.

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: 2026-11-11 Cross Country Job ID 1334901. 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 Neurological 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