Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,095 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Athens, TX
$2,095/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/02/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in Texas. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients in a 10-bed unit, with a focus on critical patient management and advanced clinical procedures.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); previous charge experience preferred.
- Education Requirements: Must possess a valid state or compact license; minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in ICU.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: 2 years of ICU experience, current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC; state or compact license in hand at time of submittal; RTO must be listed at time of submittal; previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler.
- Additional Information: Candidates should have experience with arterial line management, ventilator management, Chest Tube insertion/removal, IV management, and other critical care skills. Orientation includes 24 hours; completion of core items/labs within 48 hours of contract signing is required.
- Submission Requirements: All candidates must meet compliance rules and onboarding processes as specified.
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 #1329680. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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