Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,790 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for ICU in Albemarle, NC. This role involves a 10-bed ICU with a focus on stroke assessments, rhythm management, and critical care interventions in a fast-paced environment.

The assignment is 13 weeks with 36 hours per week, night shifts, and 12-hour blocks. Travel benefits include private housing or housing allowance and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required.
• ICU RN experience 18–24 months required.
• Valid nursing license and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to critically ill patients in a 10-bed ICU.
• Perform stroke assessments and cardiac rhythm management.
• Manage ventilators and drips as needed.
• Interpret EKGs and monitor patient status.
• Float to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU and ED as required.

Skills

ICU RN

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

ICU experience 18-24 months

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Phillips monitors

Omnicell system

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

ICU Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Albemarle, NC This role involves providing specialized nursing care to critically ill patients within a 10-bed ICU at a non-trauma hospital. The position requires a focus on stroke assessments, cardiac rhythm management, and critical care interventions in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Location: Albemarle, NC
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, 18 months to 2 years of ICU RN experience, valid nursing license, drivers license, insurance, skills in stroke assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, trauma and drain management, medication titration, and EKG interpretation
• Support within the Department: House Supervisor, charge nurse, RT (Respiratory Therapist) accessible 24/7, hospitalist available 24/7, intensivist rounds Mon-Fri, VCC contact overnight, bedside and central tele monitoring RN staff, and phlebotomy on dayshifts
• Technology/Equipment: EPIC EMR system, Alaris IV pumps, Phillips monitors, Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Floating: Floating to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU (if open), ED, within region and scope of practice, as needed, including within Stanly and other facilities within the region
• Orientation: 2-3 days departmental orientation
• Other Notes: Scrub color navy, no T-shirts or Crocs, free parking, team-oriented unit culture emphasizing communication and constructive feedback, holiday work at 75%

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 #1324232. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus