Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

ICU Float Nurse Intensive Care Unit Float Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized patient care within a Level I trauma center and teaching hospital environment. The role requires adaptability to float across various ICU units while maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.

• Position
  
  Description:
  
  ICU Float Nurse responsible for delivering advanced critical care across multiple ICU units, including neuro, cardiothoracic, and trauma services. The role involves functioning independently in high-acuity environments, with responsibilities that include managing ventilators, critical drips, telemetry readings, and sterile procedures. Ability to pass an advanced dysrhythmia exam within two attempts, with a passing score of 80%, is required prior to contracting.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications; minimum of 2 years ICU experience; licensed to practice, willing to wait for license submission; open to shifts from 7 AM to 7:30 PM or 7 PM to 7:30 PM, with at least 36 hours per week scheduled; must have at least 2 years of ICU experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience in Level I trauma centers, neuro ICU, or cardiothoracic ICU, and familiarity with electronic fetal monitoring, wound care, lifts, and restraints.
• Additional Job Details:
  Must complete SIMs lab testing for sterile procedures; float across ICU and Med-Surg/Tele units at various campuses; participate in orientation; adhere to cancellation policies; use Cerner charting system; and be available for scheduled weekends and holidays as needed.
• Submission Requirements:
  Candidates must be able to change department codes with each shift and be on-site by 7 AM or 7 PM for shift huddles.

• 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 . 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 Float

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus