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Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/23/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit. The role provides competent clinical nursing care in a healthcare setting while coordinating and delivering patient care through the nursing process. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, and care delivery for patients with complex needs. Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Forty-eight-hour contracts may be available. Assignment dates are 11/23/2026 through 02/20/2027.
Required Qualifications: One year of nursing experience. Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school of nursing. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Additional Information: Provides physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety-focused care for patients with complex conditions. Performs patient assessments, bedside point-of-care testing, care planning, and discharge planning. Promotes continuity of care through effective communication with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. Participates in patient and family education, performance improvement activities, professional development, and evidence-informed practice. Applies nursing standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to support a safe care environment.
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 #. 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 About 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. 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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