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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location: Bangor, ME This travel assignment supports critical care patients across medical, surgical, trauma, neurological, orthopedic, and interventional populations. The role requires strong neuro and trauma experience, advanced critical care skills, and the ability to manage complex patients requiring ventilator support, critical care drips, external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, and hemodynamic monitoring.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation is every other weekend, including Friday and Saturday nights. No on-call requirement is listed.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of intensive care unit experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Required experience with neuro and trauma patients Required skills include external ventricular drain management, intracranial pressure monitoring, ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke care, arterial and central venous pressure lines, cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and strong assessment skills Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Pediatric intensive care unit experience Charge nurse experience Experience with the units charting and medication management systems Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments are generally based on acuity, with a typical ratio of 1:2 and the possibility of a third patient during a discharge or transfer. Floating may include cardiac care, cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, or pediatric intensive care unit assignments within the clinicians scope and experience. General orientation is followed by one shift of unit-specific orientation. Holiday scheduling varies according to operational needs, and time-off requests require approval. Professional solid-color attire 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 1349972. 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