Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,835 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel assignment in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The role focuses on delivering specialized critical care in a high-acuity environment, handling cardiothoracic surgery patients and devices such as IABP and IMPELLA, with 12-hour shifts and rotating days and nights.

You must have BLS and ACLS certification, 2+ years of ICU experience, and familiarity with cardiothoracic procedures and devices.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 2+ years of ICU experience in a similar setting.
• Experience with cardiothoracic surgery patients and familiarity with IABP and IMPELLA.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to ICU/IMCU patients and rotate between units.
• 12-hour shifts with day and night rotations; 36 hours per week.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

IABP

IMPELLA

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized critical care in a high-acuity setting, requiring expertise in cardiothoracic surgery, devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and IMPELLA. The role includes rotating shifts with every other weekend, and will involve working both days and nights.

Job Details

• Certifications and Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), must have 2+ years of experience in a similar setting, with cardiothoracic surgery experience and familiarity with devices like IABP and IMPELLA. Must have worked outside of the organization for at least 6 months to be considered.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Provide critical care to patients in the ICU and Intermediate Care Units, including floating between these units.
• Additional Information: Orientation is weekly; any color scrubs are acceptable.
• Submission: Candidates must be separated from the employing healthcare provider for at least 6 months. No experience requirement explicitly specified, but candidates must meet the above qualifications.

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 #1331721. 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