Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float - $2,075 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Allowance

Health Insurance

Dependent Health Insurance

Travel Reimbursement

401(k) Plan

Direct Deposit

CE Credits

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Critical Care Float in Phoenix, AZ. This ICU float role covers multiple units in a Level I trauma teaching hospital, requiring strong critical care skills and the ability to manage complex drips and ventilators.

You will work 12-hour nights, with a rotation across ICU and Med/Surg/Telemetry, and 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks. Requires 2+ years ICU in a trauma center or teaching hospital, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ICU experience in Level I trauma center or teaching hospital.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Valid RN license; willingness to wait for licensure verification.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU float coverage across Tower 2, Tower 4, and Neuro in a teaching hospital.
• Administer critical care therapies, manage drips, and operate ventilators.
• Work 12-hour night shifts with mandatory float rotation across ICU and Med/Surg/Telemetry units.

Skills

ICU Experience

Critical Care

Telemetry Reading

Ventilator Management

Education

RN License

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Float (ICU FLOAT) nurse position is located in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center environment. This role involves providing comprehensive critical care across multiple ICU units, including Tower 2, Tower 4, and Neuro, within a teaching hospital setting. The ICU FLOAT nurse will be responsible for delivering expert patient care, managing critical drips, and adhering to safety and sterile procedures, all while working night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks, with holidays as needed. The shift hours are from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, scheduled 4 weeks in advance, with changes possible two weeks prior based on hospital needs.
• Required Qualifications: 2 or more years of ICU experience in a Level I trauma center or teaching hospital. Certifications required include BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Neurological Status Scale). Valid license to practice must be available; willingness to wait for licensure verification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma, neuro, and cardiothoracic ICU units, including lung transplants and ECMO. Knowledge of telemetry and ability to read tele strips.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have experience with critical drips and ventilators (CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow). The role involves working in a float pool, with the understanding that float rotation is mandatory across ICU and MedSurg/Telemetry units, including sister campuses. Orientation includes two shifts, with an additional shift as needed. All reports are completed bedside, and skin assessments are performed within the first four hours of each shift. The hospital's charting system is Cerner. No call required; standby response time is 30 minutes.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1321149. 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 / Intensive Care Unit Float

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