Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,265 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Seattle, WA is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit to provide specialized critical care across ICU and PCU settings and to float among regional hospitals as needed.

Requirements include BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, a minimum of 2 years ICU experience, 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, and a license willing to wait for approval. Benefits include private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), travel reimbursement and CE credits.

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience.
• Washington state RN license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Care for ventilated patients with critical conditions in ICU/PCU.
• Titrate sedation drips, vasopressors, diuretics, insulin and antiarrhythmics.
• Read telemetry strips and operate vents; float across hospitals if needed.

Skills

ICU Nursing

RN

Telemetry

Ventilator management

Education

RN license

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BiPAP

ECG/Telemetry

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse in Washington This position involves providing specialized patient care within the ICU setting at a healthcare facility. The role requires adapting to various units, including ICU and PCU, with opportunities to float across multiple hospitals within the region. The assignment supports experienced RNs in delivering critical care to patients with complex medical needs.

Job Details

• Location: Washington, primarily at the designated ICU, with potential to float to other units across multiple hospitals within the region.
• Certifications & Experience: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Caring for ventilated patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, COVID-19, sepsis, cardiac arrest, and DKA. Skills include titrating medications such as sedation drips, pressors, diuretics, insulin, and antiarrhythmics. Read and interpret telemetry strips, operate vents and CPAP/BiPAP equipment.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1 in ICU and 3:1 or 4:1 in PCU under normal circumstances. Shift orientation includes one to twelve hours with comprehensive on-site or remote onboarding. No call or standby requirements are necessary.
• Submission: Candidates must have a license willing to wait for approval and submit credentials accordingly.

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 #1325574. 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