ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,240/weekOverview
- Start Date10/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse is needed in a Medical-Surgical ICU setting at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients, with a focus on managing complex conditions and utilizing advanced life support equipment. The position offers an opportunity to work nights in a dynamic environment dedicated to patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Location: Medical-Surgical ICU
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS); current license in hand for the state or jurisdiction; 2 years of experience in an ICU setting; experience with Epic charting system; experience with patient ratios of 2-3.
- Responsibilities include managing ventilated patients, administering blood products, arterial line management, central line care, and other advanced procedures such as ECMO and intracranial pressure monitoring.
- Additional Information: Float rotation may be required, with coverage based on scheduling needs. Prior ICU experience, trauma level experience, and travel experience are preferred.
- Submission requirements: Candidates must have state or compact license at the time of submittal, with all onboarding modules and core items completed within 48 hours of contract signing. RTO must be listed at the time of submission, and previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler.
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 Tyler, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
- Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
- Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.
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