Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,235 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Scranton, PA. The role requires 2+ years ICU experience, ACLS, and Cerner EMR familiarity, with a 13-week assignment on 12-hour night shifts.

You will work in a busy ICU, supporting high-acuity cases with potential float to telemetry and a surge plan to 3:1 patient ratio.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ICU experience required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Cerner EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to ICU patients.
• Cover night shifts 12 hours.
• Float to telemetry units as needed.
• Maintain patient ratios per surge plan.

Skills

ICU experience

ACLS certified

Night shifts

Fast-paced ICU

Tools

Cerner EMR

Impella experience

Open heart surgery 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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse position is available at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized critical care to patients in a busy ICU setting, supporting high-acuity cases such as open heart surgery patients and those requiring Impella devices. The position requires night shifts and offers a 13-week assignment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Travel ICU RN position starting ASAP for a duration of 13 weeks. The shift runs from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other week and every other weekend required. Floating to telemetry units may be necessary.
• Required Qualifications: 2+ years ICU experience, ACLS certification, Cerner electronic medical record experience preferred, open heart surgery and Impella experience preferred, piece of mind with 48-hour guarantees not available, maximum RTO of 3 days, unit has 20 beds, patient ratio of 2:1 with a surge plan of 3:1.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced ICU environment, with a focus on critical care standards and protocols. No facility, hospital, or employer names are included.

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 #1310816. 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