Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Nampa, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements
- 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:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nursing position located in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized critical care for patients with complex conditions such as heart failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, strokes, and post-surgical issues. The position requires a team-oriented approach in a high-acuity environment, with shifts scheduled overnight.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with weekends as needed; shifts are scheduled by the unit scheduler and may be grouped or on a block schedule.
- Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification; minimum of 1 year of ICU nursing experience; location requirement outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; ability to read strips and operate ventilators and high-flow oxygen devices.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with titratable drips such as Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, vasopressin, Fentanyl, Epinephrine, Diltiazem; team player with flexibility to float to other units including Telemetry, Meridian, and Boise ICUs; previous experience in acute care critical environments.
- Additional Information: The ICU maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with one CNA per shift. The unit is staffed with hospitalists on-site 24/7 and intensivists available via telehealth. In-room ventilator equipment includes vents, high-flow systems, and Bipap. RNs are responsible for reading strips and monitoring patients without dedicated tele-technical staff. Orientation typically involves 1 to 2 shifts depending on experience.
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 . 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
