Travel IMCU Registered Nurse - $2,275 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska. This IMCU RN position offers day shifts, 12-hour shifts, and a 13-week assignment at a regional hospital with high-acuity step-down care.

The role requires at least 1 year of step-down ICU/IMC/PCU experience and current Alaska RN licensure with ACLS, BLS, and NIH-SS certifications. Housing options, comprehensive benefits, and travel reimbursement are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in step-down ICU/IMC/PCU.
• Certifications include ACLS, BLS, and NIH-SS.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity step-down care in an Intermediate Care Unit.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vitals, and administer treatment as needed.

Education

ACLS

BLS

NIH-SS

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

• Specialty: Intermediate Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a medical intermediate care environment. Located at a regional hospital, this role involves providing high acuity step-down care for patients requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing skills. The position is scheduled for day shifts with an expected duration of 13 weeks, starting from September 15, 2026, to December 15, 2026.

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Must have at least 1 year of experience in step-down intensive care unit (ICU)/intermediate care unit (IMC)/patient care unit (PCU), with relevant certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH-SS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale). Must hold a valid Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission; temporary licensing not accepted.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trach patients requiring continuous BiPap or long-term ventilation; familiarity with titratable drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, nitro, cardene, ketamine, heparin, Cardizem, and amiodarone; and experience with Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) and alcohol or drug withdrawal treatment.
• Unit Information:
  • Number of beds: 19
  • Staffing: 7 RNs per shift (including 1 charge RN)
  • Patient ratios: 3:1
  • Equipment includes bedside monitors, alaris intravenous pumps, heated humidity high flow oxygen, Bipap, chest tubes, tracheostomy, kangaroo feeding pumps, gastric tubes, and surgical drains.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Alaska RN fingerprints during onboarding; adherence to scrub color (navy blue) dress code; physical assessments, intake/output monitoring every 4 hours, safety rounds every hour, and bedside handoffs are mandatory.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Scheduling: The role involves working day shifts with a schedule of 12-hour shifts for 13 weeks.

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 #1317313. 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 / Intermediate 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