Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,700 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance with presc.

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks an ICU RN for a travel assignment in Key West, FL. This 13-week contract requires a 36-hour week with 12-hour night shifts. Start date is 10/26/2026. Housing must be secured within 50 miles of the facility; relocation accommodations are available as part of the package.

The role demands a licensed ICU RN with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS, plus the ability to float as needed and review pending state licenses. This is a contractor replacement for an internal vacancy.

Qualifications

• Valid ICU RN license.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• Housing must be secured within 50 miles of the facility prior to acceptance.

Skills

ICU RN

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Lower Keys. This temporary assignment involves providing high-quality intensive care in a healthcare facility. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of managing critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities aligned to ICU standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid ICU RN license, minimum of 2 years ICU experience, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale), housing must be secured within 50 miles of the facility prior to acceptance, and the candidate must have housing acceptance. No minimum years of experience required beyond the listed qualifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This position is a contractor replacement for an internal vacancy, scheduled to start on 10/26/2026 and ending on 01/25/2027. Candidates should be prepared to review clinicians with pending state licenses.

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 #1314207. 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

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.