Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,075 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN with Neuro ICU expertise for a travel assignment in Phoenix, Arizona. The ideal candidate holds an RN license, BLS and ACLS, and demonstrates ICU/Neuro experience, ICP monitoring familiarity, and strong neuro assessment skills.

Shift: 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week, and a travel schedule. Benefits include private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance, travel reimbursement, 401(k), and ongoing CE credits.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with current BLS and ACLS.
• ICU/Neuro ICU experience and ICP monitoring familiarity.
• Strong neuro assessment skills and ability to manage neuro patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Neuro ICU care and neuro assessments for critically ill patients.
• Manage ICP monitoring and neuro monitoring as required.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

ICU Experience

Neuro ICU Experience

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Neurocritical Care (ICU NEURO) for a facility located within a healthcare providers acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized neuro assessment and critical care for patients with neurological conditions, including those undergoing brain surgeries, tumor removal, and spine repairs. The position offers a night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts, supporting neurological patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice, BLS and ACLS Certifications; minimal experience of 0 years with a preference for at least 2 years in an ICU environment within a large (450+) Level 1 Trauma setting. Neuro ICU experience and strong neuro assessment skills, including ICP monitoring, are necessary.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro assessments, ICP monitoring, and managing neurodiagnosis patients such as those with brain tumors, craniotomies, and spine surgeries.
• Float: First to float; ICU/MS/Tele; possibly Westgate or AZ General Laveen; 4:1 for Tele.
• Additional Information:
  • All RN candidates will complete SIMs lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, with exceptions for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NyICU) and Emergency Department (ED).
  • Candidates must pass a skills exam on day 1 of orientation.
  • Experience in neuro assessment and ICP monitoring is strongly preferred.
  • Unit will consider candidates with less than 2 years of ICU experience if they have at least 18 months of neuro ICU experience.
  • Important to have strong sterile field skills; candidates demonstrating competence will improve pass likelihood.

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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1302841. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Neurological

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.