Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Spokane, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse position is based in Spokane, Washington. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population in a Level 3 Trauma Center with 18 beds, including medical, surgical, and neuro ICU patients. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where clinical expertise and adaptability are essential.

Job Details

• Position Description: Clinical interviewing and assessment of ICU patients, with managerial review prior to final approval.
• Location: 800 West Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA 99204
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend rotation, minimum 36 hours per week. Night shifts will aim to cluster when possible.
• Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; 0 years of experience minimum; Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Nursing; multi-system ICU experience preferred but not required; WA state nursing license; travel experience is strongly preferred, but flexibility may be considered.
• Patient Types: Medical ICU patients with conditions such as DKA, DTs, multisystem failure, ARDS, sepsis, PNA, COVID; Surgical ICU includes open abdomen, thoracotomies; Neuro ICU rarely, but may involve CVA, intracranial hemorrhage, craniotomy/craniectomy; CVICU post-op patients; no care for CRRT, Impella, balloon pumps, or ECMO.
• Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 depending on acuity.
• Support on the Unit: Mobility tech, resource nurse, hospitalist, RT, and intensivist available; charting completed on EPIC; equipment includes BD Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing.
• Skills Required: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication titration, proning, hypothermia protocol, chest tubes, drains, invasive line monitoring (including arterial lines and CVP).
• Support and Resources: 24/7 support from hospitalists and RTs, free floating charge nurse, Phlebotomy, and rapid response nurse.
• Orientation: General orientation plus 2x 12-hour shifts on unit; competency in telemetry required prior to start.
• Travel Requirements: Experience in ICU preferred; ability to mobilize vented patients, ambulate, and assist with patient care based on acuity.
• Other Notes: Flexible scrub colors, free parking, team-oriented culture familiar with traveler integration, and policies for time-off request up to 5 days (excluding holidays).
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Additional notes: First-time travelers are encouraged to consider how to adapt to new facility policies; the unit will gradually increase patient acuity to assess skill levels.

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