Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,120 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for the ICU in Scranton, PA. This 13-week assignment runs nights, 36 hours per week, with a 12-hour shift pattern. You’ll care for critically ill adults in a hospital setting and float to telemetry as needed.

The role offers competitive pay, private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive benefits, and 24/7 support from a dedicated travel nursing team. Open hearts, Impella preferred, Cerner EMR experience encouraged, and a strong focus on patient safety

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience.
• ACLS certification required.
• Cerner EMR experience preferred.
• Open heart surgery and Impella experience preferred.
• Willing to float to other units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU nursing care to critically ill patients on nights.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes per protocol.
• Document care in Cerner EMR system.
• Float to telemetry units as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

ICU experience

RN licensure

ACLS certified

Cerner EMR

Open heart surgery experience

Impella experience

Floating capability

Education

Active RN license

Tools

Cerner EMR

Telemetry familiarity

Job description

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

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

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients in a hospital setting, with a focus on high-quality patient management and support during nights shifts. The position is suitable for experienced ICU RNs seeking a challenging and rewarding assignment.

Schedule

Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Certifications include ACLS.
• Candidates must have 2 or more years of ICU experience.
• Cerner electronic medical record experience preferred.
• Open heart surgery experience preferred.
• Impella experience preferred.
• Candidate should be willing to float to other units as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cerner EMR experience.
• Open heart surgery experience.
• Impella experience.

Additional Information

The assignment duration is 13 weeks, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 01/18/2027. This role requires floating to telemetry units when necessary. No call duties are required. A 48-hour guarantee is not available, and blocked scheduling is not offered. The patient ratio is 2:1 with a surge plan of 3:1. The unit has 20 beds, and scrub color is navy. EMR is Cerner.

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 #1321387. 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