Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position available in a medical-surgical intensive care setting. The role involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients, with a focus on advanced patient monitoring, procedures, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. This position requires a dynamic caregiver capable of managing complex patient cases within a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum commitment of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact license in hand; current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS); two years of ICU experience preferred; experience with charting using Epic; experience with community hospital settings and travel healthcare preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience; prior ICU experience including trauma level I and II, neuro ICU, or surgical ICU; proficiency in managing invasive procedures such as arterial lines, chest tube insertions, and ventilator management; experience with complex patient populations.
- Additional Information: The critical care unit serves adult and geriatric patients, with a daily census of approximately 14. Patient care involves managing multisystem organ failure, post-surgical, and trauma cases. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, and rapid response teams. Must complete onboarding modules and labs within 48 hours of contract signing; applicable to all travelers, with onsite orientation required.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-26
Cross Country Job ID #1293914. 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
