Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,120 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Jacksonville, IL
$2,120/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/02/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) RN position is available in the healthcare organizations critical access facility. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients in a 4-bed ICU setting, with a focus on managing acute and chronic conditions, including multisystem organ failure and post-surgical recovery. The position requires adherence to strict clinical protocols and collaborative interdisciplinary care.
Job Details
- Location: Critical Access facility; Illinois license required to apply.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license; ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; minimum of 2 years experience in ICU or CCU; experience in interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, multi-system organ failure, and IV insulin protocols.
- Preferred Qualifications: Cerner charting system experience, experience with cardiac monitoring, and emergency response skills.
- Additional Responsibilities: Management of arterial lines, blood products, central lines, PICC lines; administration of continuous IV paralytics, sedatives, emergency medications; ventilator management and respiratory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, and chest tube procedures.
- Patient Age Group: Adults and geriatrics.
- Interdisciplinary Support: Rapid response teams.
- Special Procedures/Unit Details: Chest tubes, bedside dialysis catheter insertion, central line insertion.
- Floating: Float rotation may be required as needed.
- Submittal Requirements: Ensure Illinois license is active, provide 2-3 availability windows, complete onboarding modules, and confirm compliance documentation prior to start.
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 #1335858. 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 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