Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse for a travel assignment in the healthcare facility. This role involves supporting various units within the hospital, primarily working in the Emergency Department (ED) with the possibility of floating to other inpatient units. The position requires flexibility and resourcefulness to manage diverse patient diagnoses and acuity levels.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license and certifications including ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Experience: 0 years minimum (new graduates accepted), with ICU experience preferred.
- Location Requirements: Candidates must be willing to float within scope of practice and complete hospital orientation.
- Support within the Department: Tech-to-clinician ratio of 1:14 in ICU, with 24/7 access to hospitalists, intensivists, and technology/equipment such as EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system EPIC, Alaris IV Pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing.
- Orientation and Competency: 2 days of hospital orientation, 1 day on the assigned unit, and required telemetry competency.
- Additional Responsibilities: Includes patient transport throughout the hospital, providing patient teaching and education, and adherence to scheduled check-ins with staffing.
- Assignment Details: No holiday requests; self-scheduling and time-off approval with the possibility of extending the assignment if desired.
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 #1335944. 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
