Travel Contract

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

$2,025/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date10/19/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) This position is located at a healthcare facility where the RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients in the ICU. The role involves supervising clinical staff, performing assessments, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
  • Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shift hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, and a minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience
  • Additional Information: Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. Responsible for accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Initiates discharge planning from the day of admission and provides patient education. Collaborates with the team to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring safety and quality outcomes. Provides direction and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel, supports continuity of care, and participates in team-building activities. Assumes charge responsibility following orientation and actively pursues professional growth through continuing education.

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
  • Access to free checkings
  • Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1327580. 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

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About

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 Durham, NC

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Durham, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.
Transportation
  • Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.
Demographics
  • Durham is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Durham offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, opportunities for sports enthusiasts, and plenty of outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails.
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