Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,120 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is looking for a travel Nurse RN ICU for a 13-week assignment in Bangor, Maine. Candidates must bring a valid nursing license and are responsible for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. The position involves 12-hour shifts, working every other weekend on a rotating schedule.

Benefits include private housing, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries. The job offers a supportive environment with available staff and orientation programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0 years of experience in a nursing role.
• Experience with vents/critical care drips, stroke patients, and arterial lines is required.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Work every other weekend on a rotating schedule.
• Maintain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Valid nursing license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) certification

Experience in neuro and trauma patient care

Strong assessment skills

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nursing position is located in Bangor, Maine. This role requires candidates to bring their license on the first day. The nurse will be responsible for providing specialized care to critically ill patients in a fast‑paced environment. The position involves working every other weekend on a rotating schedule, with shifts lasting 12 hours.

Job Details

• Schedule: Every other weekend rotation (Day shift is Saturday and Sunday, Night shift is Friday and Saturday); shift hours are 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Valid nursing license
  • Minimum of 0 years of experience
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and a Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) certification such as the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Experience in neuro and trauma patient care, vents/critical care drips, drains, stroke patients, CT scans, hemodynamic lines, rhythm recognition, measure strips, chest tubes, strong assessment skills, and arterial lines
• Preferred Qualifications: First‑time traveler accepted.
• Additional Information:
  • Hospital orientation followed by a one‑day unit orientation
  • Support staff available 24/7 including respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists
  • Use of CERNER Electronic Medical Record system
  • Must be able to multi‑task, prioritize, stay calm under pressure, and work well in teamwork‑oriented, fast‑paced environment
  • Scrub color: Any professional color
  • Vaccinations required: COVID‑19 and influenza
  • Time‑off requests are generally approved except during holidays, which need prior approval from Michelle

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 #1276060. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit