Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float
Phoenix, AZ
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,075/week
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/02/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Float

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,075/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Float (ICU FLOAT) nurse position is located in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center environment. This role involves providing comprehensive critical care across multiple ICU units, including Tower 2, Tower 4, and Neuro, within a teaching hospital setting. The ICU FLOAT nurse will be responsible for delivering expert patient care, managing critical drips, and adhering to safety and sterile procedures, all while working night shifts.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks, with holidays as needed. The shift hours are from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, scheduled 4 weeks in advance, with changes possible two weeks prior based on hospital needs.
  • Required Qualifications: 2 or more years of ICU experience in a Level I trauma center or teaching hospital. Certifications required include BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Neurological Status Scale). Valid license to practice must be available; willingness to wait for licensure verification.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma, neuro, and cardiothoracic ICU units, including lung transplants and ECMO. Knowledge of telemetry and ability to read tele strips.
  • Additional Information: Candidates must have experience with critical drips and ventilators (CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow). The role involves working in a float pool, with the understanding that float rotation is mandatory across ICU and MedSurg/Telemetry units, including sister campuses. Orientation includes two shifts, with an additional shift as needed. All reports are completed bedside, and skin assessments are performed within the first four hours of each shift. The hospital's charting system is Cerner. No call required; standby response time is 30 minutes.

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
Cross Country Job ID #1321149. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Float

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

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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.

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About Phoenix, AZ

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Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Phoenix is slightly lower than the national average, with affordable housing and reasonable grocery and transportation costs.
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  • Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the sprawling metro area.
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  • Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and occasional heat-related illnesses.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in Phoenix due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
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  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy world-class golf, major league spring training games, and outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby mountain reserves.
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