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Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Auburn, Washington. Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/30/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: TravelJob Summary
Intensive Care Unit, Auburn/Covington: This floating clinical position provides care for intensive care and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients, with most assignments supporting PCU-level patients in Emergency Department (ED) overflow. The role manages complex medical and postoperative conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, cerebrovascular accidents, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shifts consist of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, telemetry monitoring, ventilator and tracheostomy management, noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation management, invasive line management, ostomy care, drain management, chest tube care, and intravenous medication titration.
Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification; prior travel nursing experience.
Additional Information: The position supports patients requiring intensive care and below, with approximately 75% of the assignment involving Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients in Emergency Department (ED) overflow. Patient populations may include respiratory failure, end-stage renal disease, acute kidney injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, general postoperative conditions, cerebrovascular accidents, alcohol-related conditions, and overdose. The role may include serving as a lead clinician in Emergency Department (ED) holding. Patient care does not include craniotomies, major trauma, or major cardiothoracic cases. Weekend rotation is every other weekend. Scrubs may be any color; navy blue is preferred, and camouflage is not permitted.
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 #1348497. 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 UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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. xevrcyc 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.
Benefits: 401k retirement plan Referral bonus

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