Travel Critical Care (ICU) RN - $2,005 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel nursing agency is seeking a dedicated RN Float ICU to join their team in Mayfield, Kentucky. Responsibilities include monitoring critically ill patients, assessing conditions, and managing life-support systems. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience and an active RN license. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.
• Active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients with life-threatening conditions.
• Rapidly assess patient condition and manage life-support systems.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.

Skills

Recent acute care experience

Active RN license

Job description

Job Overview

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

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

As an intensive care unit nurse (RN ICU), you will be monitoring patients with highly unstable, life-threatening conditions, to ensure they receive the best possible care. You must be able to rapidly assess a patient’s condition and intervene with the appropriate care, managing various life-support systems like ventilation and heart-monitoring. Additionally, you will extend emotional support and education to gravely ill patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

Posted Date: 2025-12-17

Cross Country Job ID #1186902. 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 Float.

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.