Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,280 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks an ICU RN for a travel assignment in Kentucky. This role involves 12-hour night shifts (36 hours per week) in a fast-paced ICU, caring for critically ill patients and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Start is 09/28/2026 for 16 weeks, with travel benefits and competitive compensation. Qualified candidates hold a Kentucky or compact license and have 2+ years of ICU experience, including Meditech EMR familiarity.

Qualifications

• Kentucky or compact license to practice nursing.
• 2+ years of ICU experience preferred.
• Meditech Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized intensive care to critically ill patients in a hospital setting.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality patient care during 12-hour night shifts.

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit Location: Kentucky. This position involves providing specialized intensive care to critically ill patients within a healthcare facility. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

Job Details

• Position: ICU RN Intensive Care Unit
• Location: Kentucky
• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• End Date: 01/16/2027
• Required Qualifications: Kentucky or compact license, 2+ years of experience preferred, open to strong candidates, Meditech Electronic Medical Record system experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information: The position involves working in a fast-paced critical care environment demanding strong clinical skills and the ability to adapt to variable patient needs.

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 #1311073. 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