- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start
- 08/30/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/30/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in Chicago, IL. This position involves providing specialized critical care in an inpatient setting during night shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care. The role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment at the organization, serving the needs of critically ill patients on a temporary basis.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license, CPR, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; Epic electronic medical record experience; minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; must submit a resume, one reference from the past year, and a skills checklist
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: Orientation consists of 12 total hours of orientation on Monday, including 6 hours of non-billable orientation; all credentials are due Thursday before start date; position duration is from 08/30/2026 to 11/22/2026; the start date is ASAP.
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 #1302859. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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 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