Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,075 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependant health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit/ free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN to work in Chandler, AZ, in the ICU. The role requires a 12-hour night shift with at least 36 hours per week and every-other weekend or busier weekends. Start on 12/07/2026 and end on 03/08/2027.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years ICU experience, including neuro or cardiovascular units, and current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications. Tabulated duties include managing titratable drips and telemetry interpretation within a level of critical care.

Qualifications

• Active BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum of 3 years of ICU experience, including neuro or cardiovascular units.
• Experience managing titratable drips (Propofol, fentanyl, Versed, Precedex, morphine, Dilaudid, ketamine, rocuronium, Levophed, vasopressin, Cardene, Labetalol, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, insulin).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced patient management in a fast-paced ICU setting.
• Titrate critical drips and interpret telemetry strips.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to deliver high-quality care.

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse position is located in an acute care facility specializing in critical care for trauma, neuro, and medical-surgical patients. This role involves providing advanced patient management in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including titrating critical drips, interpreting telemetry strips, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of recent ICU experience, including neuro or cardiovascular units.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule includes every other weekend or up to three weekends per month if the unit is busy, with one holiday off during the assignment.
• Required Qualifications: Active BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale); minimum of 3 years recent ICU experience including neuro or cardiovascular units; ICU experience must include managing titratable drips such as Propofol, fentanyl, Versed, Precedex, morphine, Dilaudid, ketamine, rocuronium, Levophed, vasopressin, Cardene, Labetalol, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and insulin.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a Level 1 trauma center and neuro ICU is preferred but not required.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to float between three ICU units, including medical, cardiac, and overflow ICUs. Skills validation in trauma, neuro, and specialty devices will be conducted. The unit uses Cerner charting system, and RN interpretation of telemetry strips is required.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS, with a minimum of 3 years' recent ICU experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of recent ICU nursing experience required.
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• End Date: 03/08/2027
• Additional Notes: Candidates must be comfortable with first-time traveler assignments and have experience with high-acuity critical care environments.

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 #1318449. 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