Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,230 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN for ICU in Mesa, AZ. 13-week assignment, 36 hours weekly with 12-hour days. Requires active RN license in the state, BLS, and recent acute care experience. Start 10/05/2026, end 02/13/2027, travel status with housing and health benefits.

Role focuses on critical care assessment, plan implementation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, and discharge planning needs.
• Review patient history, diagnostics, labs, and report abnormal results.
• Formulate and revise care plans, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Education

RN license in state of practice

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN Location: Local. This position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit. The role requires delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational standards and professional nursing practices.

Job Details

• Position Description: This role assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history, physicals, diagnostics, and laboratory data, reporting abnormal results to physicians and other caregivers. Formulates and revises care plans based on assessment data and patient needs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Implements care through direct patient interactions, delegation, and supervision, in adherence to policies and standards. Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Required Qualifications: Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, BLS certification, and experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred; professional certification is advantageous.
• Schedule: Work shifts are Days, 12 hours total, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The RN will participate in research activities, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and assist with staff supervision and education as needed. They will also interact closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure exemplary care delivery.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet the above qualifications and be available to start on 11/16/2026, with employment ending on 02/13/2027.

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 #1305360. 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