Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,090 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia. The role emphasizes providing specialized critical care to neurological patients, with adherence to unit protocols and collaboration with the care team.

Required are RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and a minimum of 2 years in neurological ICU. The assignment features nights, 12-hour shifts, and a 36-hour minimum per week, with potential float to neuro intermediate care as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years in neurological ICU
• Able to work every other weekend and every other holiday
• May float to neuro intermediate care unit if needed

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to neurological patients and monitor neurological status.
• Adhere to unit protocols and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Rotation includes 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Adhere to shift requirements: Nights 7P–7A and plan for occasional on-call as needed.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Neuro ICU experience

Weekend & holiday availability

Float to neuro ICU

Epic EMR

Tools

Epic

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) professional located in the designated area. The role involves providing specialized critical care to neurological patients, with a focus on maintaining stability and monitoring vital neurological functions. The position requires adherence to unit protocols and collaborating with healthcare team members to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Licensure as a registered nurse, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, a minimum of 2 years of experience in neurological intensive care, ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday, and may be required to float to a neuro intermediate care unit.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), SCRN (Stroke Certified Registered Nurse), or CNRN (The American Board of Specialty Nursing certification in neurological nursing) certifications are preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Beds: 18
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2 (may flex based on patient acuity)
  • EMR system: Epic
  • Scrubs: Navy Blue Pants and Solid Navy-Blue tops or Solid white (Jackets: Solid Navy Blue or Solid white)
  • Floor orientation: Two initial shifts, with additional as needed.
  • Enable Skills-Based Hiring and no cancellation penalties beyond the specified policy.
  • Shift expectations are from 7P to 7A.
  • On-call: Not applicable.
  • Holiday expectations: One major and one minor holiday.
  • The winter plan is in effect, and the facility can cancel up to 2 shifts per 12 weeks or 3 shifts per 13 weeks without penalty.

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 #1321011. 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 Neurological

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