Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,855 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Tuscaloosa, AL
$1,855/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/28/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit nurse position available in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical conditions requiring post-operative recovery and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring. The position offers opportunities to float to various units and hospitals within the organization, with an emphasis on patient-centered care in a secure and supportive environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift with 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the State of Alabama or a compact license, associated degree in nursing, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross certification, National Institute of Health (NIH) certification, minimum of 2 years of recent experience in the Intensive Care Unit specialty
- Preferred Qualifications: AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in pediatric units
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units or hospitals within the organization
- Additional Information: The role supports cardiac surgical intensive care and stepdown units, with a dedicated cardiovascular educator. Candidates must exhibit high levels of professional competency and flexibility. The position is located at 809 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401.
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 #1275918. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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