Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,830 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

A leading travel nursing agency is seeking an experienced travel nurse to work in the ICU in Gadsden, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience and an active RN license. Responsibilities include monitoring critically ill patients and managing life-support systems. The position offers private housing or a generous allowance, comprehensive health insurance, competitive salaries, and more. This is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact.

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 conditions and intervene as necessary.
• Manage life-support systems like ventilation and heart monitoring.
• Provide emotional support and education to gravely ill patients and families.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient monitoring

Intervention skills

BLS/ACLS certified

Education

Active RN license

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU – Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Gadsden, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU – Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Cross Country Job ID #1237098. 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.