Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position is based in a hospital setting. The role involves coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process, with a focus on critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions. This position supports a collaborative, high-acuity environment with a team of healthcare professionals.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 7:45 pm to 7:15 am, 36 hours per week, all night shifts. Every other weekend and rotating holidays.
- Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse license in the state of North Carolina or a compact state, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification, and no minimum years of experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of experience working as a registered nurse in an acute care or inpatient hospital setting.
- Responsibilities: Administers patient care under physician supervision, develops care plans, documents patient responses, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, assesses discharge needs, and communicates with patients and families. Promotes a safe and infection-free environment, completes competency assessments annually, and adheres to hospital policies.
- Additional Information: Requires the ability to work within a highly collaborative ICU team, manage complex medical cases, and utilize clinical judgment to prioritize care in a fast-paced environment.
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 #1317373. 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
