Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Summary:

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves providing specialized critical care to post-surgical and cardiac patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The selected candidate will deliver high-quality patient care within a collaborative medical team, following established clinical protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule:
  
  Nights shift, 3x12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIH (American Heart Association) certifications; at least 2 years of experience in an ICU setting or cardiac stepdown.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with cardiac patients; background in post-cardiac surgery or CVICU care is highly desirable.
• Unit Information:
  • Number of Beds: 11
  • Patient Ratios: 4:1
  • Equipment: GE monitors
  • EMR:
    Cerner
• Unit Focus:
  Care for post-cardiac surgery patients, including those transferred from cardiovascular intensive care units.
• Personality Fit:
  Outgoing, compassionate, and team-oriented healthcare professional.
• Dress Code:
  Navy scrubs; no fleece attire.
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 0 years (entry-level acceptable with the required certifications).

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:

Cross Country Job . 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

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 and your values! 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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus