Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Birmingham, AL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,900/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is based in a medical facility. This assignment involves working a dayshift schedule, including every other weekend and some holidays. The role requires the candidate to have at least two years of experience in the ICU specialty, along with travel experience and proficiency with Cerner electronic health record system. Candidates must already possess an active compact or Alabama nursing license.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Dayshift; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Alabama or compact nursing license; at least 2 years of ICU experience; travel experience; Cerner experience
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: The position spans 13 weeks with start and end dates of 09/14/2026 and 12/19/2026, respectively. The assignment involves working every other weekend and some holidays, with minimum 36 hours weekly.
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 Birmingham, AL
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:- Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide
- Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
- Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities
- Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
- Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses
- Numerous restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor attractions such as Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Birmingham Zoo
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