Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,810 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

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 Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves caring for ICU patients in a fast-paced observation unit near the emergency department.

Requirements include valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Candidates should have at least 2 years of ICU or acute care experience. TNCC is preferred. 48 hours/week, 12-hour shifts, travel employment.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification is required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is required.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for ICU patients in a busy, 28-bed observation unit near the ED.
• Float to other units as needed to cover staffing gaps.
• Maintain high acuity care for trauma and non-trauma patients.

Skills

ICU experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a fast-paced observations unit. This role involves caring for lower to higher acuity patients, including trauma overflow and mid-hold cases, with the possibility of floating to other areas of competency as needed. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in an acute care setting within an ICU specialty.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in an intensive care or similar acute care setting. Experience may be in a comparable specialty with demonstrated competency.
• Preferred Qualifications: TNCC certification.
• Additional Information: Nurses will be staff in a 28-bed inpatient observation unit near the emergency department, caring for patients with varying levels of acuity. Flexibility to float to other units as required. All demographic information, including badge-appropriate photo, must be provided. Holiday work is an expectation.

Benefits

• 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 #1321281. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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