- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This role involves providing high-acuity, medical-surgical and thoracic/cardiovascular intensive care. The RN will be responsible for managing patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, ARDS, CHF, COPD, post-STEMI, post-arrest, post-surgical recovery, and other critical illnesses. The position offers a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient-centered care in a teaching facility.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. The first schedule period may include filling gaps to balance short shifts; future scheduling is through the Oracle application and shifts are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff can shift swap via Oracle's shift swap feature.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications include ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS (American Heart Association). Nurses must have at least 3 years of ICU experience, be able to titrate drips (e.g., pressors, sedation, paralytics, insulin, heparin), and have recent EPIC electronic medical record experience within the last year. A valid license to submit is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with ventilators (vent, BiPAP, HiFlow nasal cannula) and managing patients with high acuity conditions such as respiratory failure and post-cardiac events.
- Additional Information:
- Minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday and/or Sunday) within a 6-week schedule block.
- Holiday work may be required at the managers discretion with no holiday RTO approval; holiday call-ins will result in contract cancellation.
- No call or standby requirements; travelers are first to float and may be assigned to a patient team of up to 5 patients.
- The unit is equipped with Nihon Koden monitors, ventilators, BiPAP, and HiFlow nasal cannula.
- Orientation includes two shifts: classroom/unit orientation on day 1, on-unit shift with a preceptor on day 2.
- Support staff are available 24/7, but nurses are expected to draw labs and perform EKGs independently.
- The ICU is located on the 4th floor with Pharmacy and Lab on the 1st floor.
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 #1300728. 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