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

Cross Country Nurses; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for an ICU assignment in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The position requires ICU experience, ACLS certification, and readiness to work 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a 13-week rotation with weekend and holiday coverage.

A 20-bed ICU will benefit from experienced critical care skills and a willingness to float to other units. The role offers travel compensation, housing options, health benefits, and a comprehensive support network through Cross Country Nurses.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required; minimum 2 years ICU experience.
• Cerner EMR experience preferred.
• Open heart surgery and Impella experience preferred.
• Float rotation may be required; Pennsylvania location.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized critical care to adult ICU patients in a 20-bed unit.
• Work nights from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with every other weekend and holiday.
• Float to other units as needed and maintain patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

ICU experience

Night shift adaptability

Tools

Cerner EMR

Open heart surgery

Impella experience

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: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) RN position is available in a facility located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients in a 20-bed unit. The position requires working night shifts with a schedule of 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, including every other weekend and every other holiday. The assignment is scheduled to start on September 7, 2026, for a duration of 13 weeks. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of ICU experience and applicable certifications.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications including ACLS; minimum of 2 years ICU experience; Cerner electronic medical record experience preferred; open heart surgery and Impella experience preferred; location in Pennsylvania; ability to start on 09/07/2026; willingness to float to other units required
• Preferred Qualifications: Cerner experience; open heart surgery experience; Impella experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information:
  • Position has been open since initial posting; maximum RTO is 3 days
  • No guarantees for 48-hour shifts or blocked scheduling
  • Patient ratio is 2:1 with a surge plan of 3:1
  • Scrub color is navy; EMR system used is Cerner
  • Parking is available at the facility

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

Posted Date: 2026-08-09

Cross Country Job ID #1278193. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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