Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Lexington, NC

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 2, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,932 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,211.62 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

An ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is needed at a healthcare facility in Lexington, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized intensive care to patients with complex and critical health conditions, including ARDS, sepsis, COPD, DKA, and stroke. The position offers an opportunity to work within a teaching hospital environment and contribute to patient recovery in a dynamic unit.

Job Details

• Position Description: ICU RN with experience managing critically ill patients, including art line management, vasoactive medication titration, ventilator management and weaning (with respiratory therapist support), chest tube management, and critical thinking skills.
• Required Qualifications: RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification, 2+ years of ICU experience, strong critical care skills, and ability to work nights.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Support within the department includes CNA assistance, charge nurse responsibilities, phlebotomy, and resource nurse duties. The unit utilizes advanced technology such as EMR (EPIC), IV pumps (Alaris), and monitors, with additional equipment including Bair Hugger, Verathon Bladder Scanner, and Blanketrol machine. Candidates should be comfortable working in an environment with a mix of new and experienced staff, providing mentorship and confident critical care skills.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• End Date: 01/30/2027

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