ICU Registered Nurse
Independence, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing opportunity in Independence, Missouri. This position involves providing high-quality, specialized patient care within a Level 2 trauma center, focusing on critically ill patients on a progressive care unit. The role requires collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: ICU Nurse at a 36-bed progressive care unit, starting 11/30/2026, with a 48-hour guaranteed schedule option.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and ACLS Certifications; clear understanding of advanced assessment and critical thinking skills; experience managing vasoactive drips; preferred candidates possess recent ICU experience; location in Missouri; ability to work 36 hours per week, primarily on day shifts.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with every third weekend rotation.
• Additional Information: Experience with equipment such as BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork orientation, and flexibility to float to telemetry units as needed.

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