Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,805 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN for ICU in Rochester, Minnesota. The assignment runs 15 weeks with a 40-hour work week, including rotating shifts and day/night coverage.

Start date is 10/19/2026, with options for 48-hour guarantees discussed at offer. The RN will provide direct patient care in ICU, educate patients and families, and participate in transitions of care within a comprehensive nursing framework.

Qualifications

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• 6 months of travel nursing experience required, 1 year of travel experience preferred.
• 2 years of recent acute care ICU nursing experience required.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Minimum education includes graduation from an accredited nursing program or at least one year of RN experience if graduated from a non-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ICU and coordinate transitions of care.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and procedures.
• Participate in leadership activities, quality improvement initiatives, and education within the practice environment.
• Support professional nursing standards and collaborative practice across shifts.

Skills

Patient care

Patient education

Mentoring

Transitions of care

Quality improvement

Cardiac monitoring

Education

RN license

ICU nursing experience (2+ years)

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Job description

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

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 10/19/2026

Duration: 15 weeks

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse (RN) position available in a hospital setting. The role involves providing direct patient care, patient and family education, and coordinating transitions of care within a comprehensive nursing practice framework. The RN will support professional nursing standards and may participate in leadership activities, quality improvement efforts, and educational roles across the practice environment. This assignment offers a rotating shift schedule with opportunities for floating and a guaranteed schedule of 40 hours per week.

Job Details

Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, including day/night rotation (0700-1930 and 1900-0730), straight nights (1900-0730), every 3rd weekend, with floating as needed. An option for 48 hours guaranteed can be discussed at offer.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements;
• 6 months of travel nursing experience required, 1 year of recent travel experience preferred;
• 2 years of recent acute care ICU nursing experience required, CVS ICU experience preferred;
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred;
• Minimum education includes graduation from an accredited nursing program or at least one year of RN experience if graduated from a non-accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ventricular assist devices (VAD), Impella, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), balloon pumps experience;
• CCRN certification preferred.

Additional Information: Cardiac monitoring/telemetry and the ability to read strips are required during orientation; ECG exam must be passed to continue assignment.

Skills: patient care, patient/family education, mentoring and teaching, transitions of care, quality improvement, and specialized cardiac support devices.

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

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Cross Country Job ID #1319429.

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.