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

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, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Portland, Maine The registered nurse provides critical care to patients with complex medical conditions, including sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, gastrointestinal bleeding, and diabetic ketoacidosis. The role supports outstanding patient care, effective team communication, and collaboration across intensive care settings.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend required.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with 3 years of intensive care unit experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong team communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to exceptional patient care.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient population includes individuals with sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis, and other complex medical conditions. Patient ratios are generally 1:2 in the intensive care unit and 1:3 in intermediate care. Floating may include neurocritical care, surgical/trauma critical care, cardiac critical care, cardiothoracic intensive care, and intermediate care based on experience. No call requirement. Non-specific scrub color.

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 1352274. 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