Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float - $1,635 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float in Lufkin, Texas. This 12-week travel assignment requires a Texas RN license, BLS/ACLS, and ICU/CCU experience, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts (5:45 PM–6:15 AM).

Start ASAP with a start date in late September and end in December. Benefits include housing options, health insurance, travel reimbursement, and 401(k) retirement plan. Candidates should meet all listed qualifications and be able to start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Evidence of valid RN license in Texas.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience.
• EMR proficiency with Medhost.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care in ICU float role.
• Cover night shifts 12 hours, ensuring minimum 36 hours per week.
• Coordinate care with unit teams and physicians.
• Ensure adherence to unit protocols and patient safety.

Skills

Critical care experience

Team communication

EMR proficiency

Education

RN licensure (Texas)

Tools

Medhost EMR

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Float (ICU Float) nurse position available in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized critical care services in a temporary capacity to meet operational needs, starting ASAP. The position offers night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift, totaling minimum 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts from 5:45 PM to 6:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in intensive care units or critical care settings
  • Critical care experience
  • EMR system proficiency with Medhost
  • Scrubs are Navy in style
  • Must be greater than 50 miles from the facility's location
  • Must include home address on submission
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information:
  • The assignment is for a temporary replacement of permanent staff.
  • Start date: 09/21/2026
  • End date: 12/14/2026
  • Call possibility during the shift.
  • Float to step-down units may be required.
  • Candidates must be able to start ASAP and meet all qualification criteria outlined.
  • Submissions lacking necessary information or requirements will be rejected.

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

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