Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,675 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for an ICU assignment in Fredericksburg, Texas. The role is a 13-week contract with 12-hour night shifts totaling around 36 hours per week. Start is 10/19/2026 and end date 01/11/2027.

Requires BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS; 3+ years ICU experience; charge nurse preferred; strong EMR and ICU equipment skills. The ICU unit features advanced monitoring, a team-focused environment, and a navy scrubs dress code.

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience.
• Charge nurse role preferred; independent work in a fast-paced ICU.
• Experience with updated EMR and ICU equipment essential.

Skills

ICU

RN

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

Charge nurse

Tools

EMR systems

ICU equipment

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position in a healthcare facility located in Fredericksburg, Texas. The role involves providing specialized patient care within a 10-bed ICU unit, utilizing advanced medical equipment and adhering to established protocols. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on critical patient management and care.

Job Details

• Location: Fredericksburg, TX
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 01/11/2027
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); at least 3 years of recent ICU experience; ability to work independently in a charge nurse role preferred. Experience with updated electronic medical records and ICU equipment is essential.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in charge roles or with complex procedures such as STEMI and stroke protocols, conscious sedation, chest tubes, intubation, and emergency codes.
• Additional Information: The ICU team works with advanced monitoring equipment, including Phillips monitors, HillRom beds, GE EKG machines, and LifePak defibrillators. The unit emphasizes a friendly and compassionate environment where critical thinking, flexibility, and teamwork are highly valued. The dress code is navy blue scrubs.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1318171. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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