Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Tuscaloosa, AL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,930/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This position involves supporting cardiac surgical and stepdown units with a focus on post-operative recovery and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring. The role requires high professional competency, flexibility to float to other units, and a commitment to providing patient-centered care in a safe and supportive environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama or a compact license; two years of recent experience in the ICU specialty; certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support or Red Cross; NIH certifications
- Preferred Qualifications: American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification for pediatric unit involvement
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units or hospitals
- Additional Information: The position is a contractor replacement for a patient-facing role. Candidates must be willing to work holidays as required and be open to working 36 or 48 hours per week.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Tuscaloosa, AL
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:- Tuscaloosa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
- Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
- Tuscaloosa has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Tuscaloosa offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities near the Black Warrior River.
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