Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,060 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc. is seeking a Travel ICU RN in Kirksville, Missouri for a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week. Nights shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Start date and details are provided by the recruiter. This role emphasizes intensive care, ventilator management, and titration of IV drips in a 10-bed ICU setting.

Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS; critical care experience is preferred. EMR system MedHost is used; no-call requirements apply in this assignment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and ICU/critical care experience preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level critical care to ICU patients.
• Manage ventilators and initiate/adjust drip titration.
• Assist with complex patient needs and emergencies.

Skills

ICU

RN

Critical Care

Ventilator management

Drip titration

Tools

MedHost EMR

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position is available in a healthcare organization. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients in a 10-bed ICU setting, with responsibilities including drip titration and vent management. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with opportunity for occasional floating to different units.

Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU RN
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Certifications and Education: Valid ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications. Critical Care experience required.
• Experience: 1+ year of ICU or critical care experience preferred.
• Responsibilities: Providing high-level critical care, managing ventilators, performing drip titration, and assisting with complex patient needs.
• Preferred Qualifications: Balloon pump/impella/trauma care experience and TNCC certification are advantageous.
• Additional Information: EMR system used is MedHost. Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity. Scrub color is flexible as any solid color. No call requirements.

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 #1331234. 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.