Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,155 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Washington, DC
$2,155/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse in Washington, District of Columbia. The role involves providing critical care to neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients within a multidisciplinary unit. The ICU team utilizes various advanced technologies to monitor and support patient needs, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation systems. The successful candidate will perform a variety of patient care functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
Job Details:
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications:
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of District of Columbia
- Three years of ICU experience
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) highly desired
- Must reside within 50 miles of the facility
- Cerner experience preferred
- Additional Information:
- The unit cares for diverse patient populations with complex needs, utilizing various critical care technologies.
- The role requires performing patient care tasks aligned with licensure, certifications, and training.
- Start date is scheduled for August 24, 2026.
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 #1263739. 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