Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN for the ICU in Boise, Idaho. This 13-week assignment requires a 12-hour night shift schedule, with potential weekend requirements and float duties within the ICU network.

The role calls for ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications and a minimum of 2 years ICU experience, with the ability to interpret Spacelab readings and manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required.
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience.
• Ability to read and interpret Spacelabs monitoring strips.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized ICU care to neuro and critical care patients.
• Collaborate with ICU team and support staff for patient safety.
• Monitor patients and respond to changes in condition during 12-hour night shifts.
• Float to other ICU units within the valley as needed for 1:1 sitter coverage.

Skills

ACLS certified

BLS certified

NIHSS certified

Education

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity available in a medical facility located in a metropolitan area. The role involves providing specialized care to neuro and critical care patients on a 12-hour night shift schedule, with a strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork within ICU settings. The position requires adaptable RNs capable of managing complex patient needs in a high-acuity environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including every other weekend or half of the weekends, with holiday requirements as needed.
• Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; minimum of 2 years ICU experience; ability to read and interpret Spacelabs monitoring strips.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in similar size or larger ICU units; familiarity with titratable medication drips such as Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Cardene, Nitro, Neo, Vasopressin, Diltiazem, Insulin, Esmolol.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including to other ICU units within the valley or outside of ICU to be a 1:1 sitter.
• Additional Information: The unit is staffed with charge nurses and resource nurses on each shift. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2, with nurse aides on duty at a ratio of 1:8. RTs (Respiratory Therapists) are available 24/7 with equipment such as vents, BiPAP, and Cpap. The facility utilizes EPIC charting system. New hires will undergo a 1-2 shift orientation, with flexibility to float to nearby medical centers as needed. The facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule based on applicants' permanent addresses.

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 #1320796. 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