Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN ICU for a 13-week assignment in Puyallup, WA. You will care for critically ill patients across multiple units, perform complex monitoring, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and at least 2 years of ICU experience, with 12-hour day shifts and a 36-hour minimum per week, in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. Travel housing and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid ICU license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• 2 years of ICU experience

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to ICU patients across units including trauma, medical-surgical, neuro, and rehab.
• Manage acuity levels and support patient stability in a fast-paced environment.
• Transport patients hospitalwide as needed and coordinate with hospital teams.

Skills

ICU experience

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Ventilator management

Invasive line management

Chest tubes

Lumbar drains

Tracheostomy care

IV med titration

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline

RN

Start Date

11/02/2026

Duration

13 weeks

Hours

36 hours per week

Shift

12 hours, days

Employment Type

Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing position in a facility located in Puyallup, Washington. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients with complex medical conditions across various units, including trauma, medical-surgical, neuro, and rehab. The ICU nurse will be responsible for managing acuity levels, utilizing advanced clinical skills, and supporting patient stability in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid ICU license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• 2 years of ICU experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management, chest tubes, lumbar drains, trachs, and IV med titration (including Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin, Cardene).

Additional Information

The patient population includes respiratory failure, GI bleeds, sepsis, post-operative and trauma patients, with experience supporting high-acuity care essential. Support staff includes techs, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7. The EMR system in use is EPIC, with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis for medication dispensing. Orientation includes two days of hospital training and one day with the assigned unit. The RN will transport patients hospitalwide, including to radiology and other diagnostic units, primarily working as an ACLS-certified transport nurse during night shifts. Candidate must demonstrate effective communication and patient education skills and be flexible with floating within scope of practice as needed.

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 #1320627. 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