Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Olympia, WA Intensive Care Unit nursing position providing care for critically ill patients in a combined intensive and progressive care setting. The role includes management of complex medical, cardiac, surgical, and respiratory conditions, with potential assignments caring for progressive care or medical-surgical patients based on unit needs. Candidates should be prepared to support a collaborative team environment, manage advanced therapies, and float to designated departments as required.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of Intensive Care Unit experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, invasive line management, intravenous medication titration, ventilator, tracheostomy, high-flow, and bilevel positive airway pressure management; competency with strong peripheral intravenous access is preferred; telemetry competency must be completed and passed before the assignment begins.
- Schedule: Day shifts are 7:00 AM7:30 PM and night shifts are 7:00 PM7:30 AM, consisting of 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Self-scheduling is available based on staffing needs, with an expectation of approximately two weekends per month and possible holiday coverage.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The position supports a combined 10-bed intensive care and 22-bed progressive care unit. Patient populations may include sepsis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, substance-related conditions, psychiatric conditions, stable strokes, traumatic brain injuries, post-catheterization patients, pacemaker patients, vascular surgery patients, orthopedic patients, and general surgery patients. Responsibilities may include manual proning, temporary pacemaker management, central line draws, blood draws when needed, and short dialysis runs after training. The position does not routinely involve open-heart surgery, continuous renal replacement therapy, balloon pumps, or neurointerventional procedures. Intensive care assignments generally have a 1:2 patient ratio, while progressive care assignments generally have a 1:4 ratio; medical-surgical assignments may range from 1:5 to 1:6. Travelers participate in unit orientation and may float in rotation to medical-surgical, emergency, or designated postoperative care areas.
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 #1340776. 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
