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

Cross Country Nurses; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive 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 is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Seattle, WA. The assignment runs 13 weeks with 36 hours per week on day shifts, in a high-acuity hospital ICU.

The role requires WA or Compact licensure, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification with a minimum of 2 years ICU experience. Floating to multiple units and EPIC/Cerner experience are commonly needed.

Qualifications

• Active WA or Compact RN license.
• BLS and ACLS required, NIHSS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience in hospital settings.
• Float experience across units may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity ICU patients and manage critical conditions.
• Titrate and monitor drips (e.g., epi, norepi,Propofol) and read monitors.
• Perform routine assessments and respond to acute changes.
• Rotate through assigned units per schedule.

Skills

ICU RN

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

WA license/Compact

Critical care

ECG monitoring

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

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

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

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a hospital setting. This position involves working in a high-acuity, critical care environment with a focus on patient monitoring and management of complex conditions. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to respond efficiently to acute patient needs.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure with WA or Compact license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS certification; minimum 2 years of ICU experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior floating experience in hospital settings, general hospital orientation including unit-specific modules, EPIC experience, and high acuity cardiac and neuro patient care experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including assignments to Critical Care Unit, Observation, Med Surg, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Telemetry, and Progressive Care units.
• Responsibilities: Managing high-acuity patients, titrating and setting rate drips (e.g., Epi, Norepi, Dobutamine, Propofol), reading Phillips monitors, and performing patient assessments.
• Unit Orientation: General hospital orientation, Myles modules, Cerner validation, and on-unit orientation (two ICU shifts).
• Additional Information: The charge nurse creates assignments at 6:45 AM to 6:45 PM, with RN self-scheduling and unit-specific dress code of Royal Blue. The unit maintains a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1-2 depending on acuity, with 1-3 for lower acuity cases.

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 #1321369. 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