ICU Registered Nurse
Honolulu, HI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,410/weekOverview
- Start Date10/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position located at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a surgical trauma intensive care environment, requiring a minimum of two years of full-time staff nurse experience in a Level I Trauma Center. Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) license and meet all certification requirements. The schedule involves rotating shifts with 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting October 13, 2026, and concluding February 2, 2027.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
- Active, unencumbered Hawaii RN license required
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)/Health Care Provider (HCP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required
- Preferred certifications include Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or equivalent, and specialty certifications such as Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
- Must pass an EKG exam with 80% or better during orientation
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time staff Registered Nurse experience in a Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit at a Level I Trauma Center prior to any travel assignments. CCRT experience highly desired
- All licenses and certifications must be valid at the time of application submission through the duration of the initial contract
- Additional Information:
- Previous travelers within the healthcare organization highly preferred
- Flexibility to float to ICU, Step-down, and Telemetry units based on facility needs
- Compliance must be completed no later than 10 days prior to the contract start date; failure to meet this deadline will result in contract delay or cancellation
- Travel assignments do not permit Requested Time Off (RTO) during the initial contract period
- Current NURSYS report required for all submissions
- If RN is not needed on their designated unit, may be assigned to alternative roles such as nursing assistant or safety sitter
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 Honolulu, HI
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Honolulu, HI here's what you should know:- Higher than the national average due to the high cost of housing and goods, however, wages in healthcare generally match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 70°F.
- Average winter highs of 80°F and lows of 65°F.
- Short-term rentals are available but may be more expensive due to the high demand for furnished housing in a popular tourist destination.
- Car friendliness is moderate, but public transportation options are limited.
- The island's small size makes it easier to navigate with a car.
- Diverse population with a mix of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Caucasian residents.
- Common health issues include sun-related conditions and allergies.
- Honolulu has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for water sports and outdoor activities, and access to unique historical sites such as the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Iolani Palace.
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