Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,870 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia. This 13-week assignment requires 36 hours per week, with nights (12-hour shifts). Start date is 10/05/2026 and End date is 01/02/2027.

The role emphasizes critical care in a Cerner EMR environment and high-quality patient care. Required: BLS and ACLS with at least 2 years ICU experience. Preferred: CCRN and NIHSS certifications.

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), with at least 2 years of ICU experience.
• CCRN certification and NIHSS certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care in ICU within a Cerner EMR environment.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ICU setting.
• Prioritize patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in shift-based care during nights and weekends.

Skills

ICU experience

BLS

ACLS

CCRN (preferred)

NIHSS (preferred)

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse in the designated location. This position involves providing specialized critical care within a Cerner electronic medical record environment. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced intensive care setting, with a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Varies, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM, Nights shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), with at least 2 years of recent experience within the ICU specialty.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Additional Information: This role requires working two major holidays from the following: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and one minor holiday from: the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve.
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027

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 #1307964. 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