Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse position available in Petoskey, Michigan. The role involves providing high-level care to critically ill patients in a dedicated ICU setting. The RN will utilize clinical judgment skills to assess and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions within a specialized environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: One year of ICU experience (floating is not considered), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification, basic life support (BLS) certification, Michigan state license verification including LARA and Nursys, and a completed skills checklist within the past year.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing vents, managing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and balloon pumps.
- Additional Information: The position involves working in a unit that cares for critically ill cardiology, neuro, trauma, and post-operative open heart surgery patients, with opportunities to float to similar units such as Neuro, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), and Trauma. The facility maintains a strict attendance policy starting from 06/01/2024, with penalties for absences or tardiness. Candidates must be willing to float to similar units as needed.
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 #1281630. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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
