Medical ICU RN
Salem, VA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Medical Salem, Virginia. The role supports a medical intensive care unit providing care for critically ill patients in a team-focused environment. Responsibilities may include managing complex patient needs and assisting with procedures such as external ventricular drains, central lines, lumbar drains, and thoracentesis.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required; no on-call coverage is required. Block scheduling and set schedules are not available.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Intensive care unit experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Additional Information:
  • Assignment dates are 11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027.
  • Patient ratios may include 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 assignments.
  • Clinical procedures may include external ventricular drains, central lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar drains, and transesophageal echocardiography.
  • Navy blue scrubs are required.
  • Scheduling needs may be accommodated when possible.
  • A collaborative, team-focused approach is preferred.

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