Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,435 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Petoskey, MI is seeking a travel RN to ICU for a 13-week assignment starting 10/12/2026. You’ll work nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours weekly in a hospital setting, providing critical care to unstable patients.

The role requires Michigan RN license verification (LARA and Nursys), at least 1 year ICU experience, EKG skills, and a completed RN checklist within a year. Certifications ACLS/BLS preferred; travel incentives available in some cases.

Qualifications

• Michigan license verification (LARA and Nursys) required.
• ICU experience of 1+ year required; floating not allowed.
• EKG experience required.
• RN specialties checklist completed within 1 year of application.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to ICU patients, managing life-support equipment.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and administer medications.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary medical team and shift handoffs.

Skills

ICU experience

LARA/Nursys verification

EKG experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

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

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a hospital setting, responsible for providing critical care to critically ill and unstable patients around the clock. This role involves managing life-support equipment such as ventilators, performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications, and coordinating advanced patient care with a multidisciplinary medical team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Michigan license verification (LARA and Nursys), ICU experience of at least 1 year (floating is not considered), EKG experience, and a skills checklist completed within one year of application for RN specialties
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing ventilators, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), and Balloon Pumps; neuro, cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), trauma experience
• Additional Information:
  • The position requires adherence to a strict 3 strike attendance policy, with a focus on punctuality and consistent attendance; exceptions such as communicable disease or hospitalization with supporting evidence will be reviewed.
  • Float to similar units such as neuro, CVICU, or trauma may be required.
  • Submission of health system-wide profile standards and references not required.
  • Certifications such as ACLS and BLS are required; physical copies of certifications are only needed if listed above.
  • The traveler is not eligible for shift incentives; must make up any call-ins within the contract time frame.
  • Holiday rate applies from 7 pm the evening before the holiday to 7 pm on the holiday.

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 #1322425. 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.