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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Neuro ICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) professional located in the designated area. The role involves providing specialized critical care to neurological patients, with a focus on maintaining stability and monitoring vital neurological functions. The position requires adherence to unit protocols and collaborating with healthcare team members to deliver high-quality patient care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Licensure as a registered nurse, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, a minimum of 2 years of experience in neurological intensive care, ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday, and may be required to float to a neuro intermediate care unit.
Preferred Qualifications: CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), SCRN (Stroke Certified Registered Nurse), or CNRN (The American Board of Specialty Nursing certification in neurological nursing) certifications are preferred.
Additional Information: Beds: 18
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2 (may flex based on patient acuity)
EMR system: Epic
Scrubs: Navy Blue Pants and Solid Navy-Blue tops or Solid white (Jackets: Solid Navy Blue or Solid white)
Floor orientation: Two initial shifts, with additional as needed.
Enable Skills-Based Hiring and no cancellation penalties beyond the specified policy.
Shift expectations are from 7P to 7A.
On-call: Not applicable.
Holiday expectations: One major and one minor holiday.
The winter plan is in effect, and the facility can cancel up to 2 shifts per 12 weeks or 3 shifts per 13 weeks without penalty.
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 Neurological
About Cross Country Nurses
You 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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Worksite address
alexandria, VA, 22350, US
Who can apply
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