Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,895 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilson, North Carolina. This role supports adult critical care in a busy ICU with a 12-hour day shift and a guaranteed 36 hours per week during a 13-week assignment.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate degree or higher with BLS/ACLS, 1.5+ years ICU experience, and strong EKG and critical care skills. BSN preferred. Equipment includes cardiac monitors and specialized beds.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher; BLS and ACLS certifications.
• ICU experience of 1.5+ years.
• Knowledge of critical drips (vasopressors, sedation).
• EKG interpretation.
• Strong critical thinking and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care to adult patients.
• Monitor cardiac and vital signs.
• Titrate medication drips and interpret EKGs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

ICU ICU experience 1.5+ years

EKG interpretation

Critical drips management

Team collaboration

BLS ACLS certifications

Education

Associate degree or higher

BSN preferred

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Hill-Rom beds

Abbott glucometers

Job description

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

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Wilson, NC. This position involves providing specialized care within the Intensive Care Unit of a healthcare facility. The role includes managing critically ill adult patients, interpreting EKGs, and titrating critical drips, all within a team-oriented environment.

Job Details

• Location: Wilson, NC
• Shift: 7:00AM 7:30PM, 12-hour shift, with a weekly guarantee of 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Associate degree or higher, current BLS and ACLS certifications, 1.5+ years of ICU experience, knowledge of critical drips (vasopressors, sedation), EKG interpretation, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN degree, experience with critical care and adult patient populations.
• Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive critical care to adult patients, monitor cardiac and vital signs, titrate medication drips, interpret EKGs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
• Additional Information: Tele overflow unit with 16 beds, patient ratios of ICU 2:1, IMU 3:1, and Tele 1:5. Equipment includes cardiac monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Abbott glucometers, endoscopy tools, and bedside dialysis capabilities.

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 #1311283. 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