- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in Illinois. This role involves providing advanced patient care in a 12-bed ICU setting, managing complex conditions such as CHF, COPD, sepsis, MI, DKA, and COVID. The position requires critical care expertise, including titration of common ICU drips, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team during night shifts.
Job Details:
- Location: 1 ST ANTHONYS WAY, Alton, Illinois, 62002
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; active ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), and NIHSS certifications; at least 2 years of ICU experience; BSN preferred.
- Shift Notes: 12-hour night shifts; every other weekend and holiday work required.
- Orientation: The first 3 days include online modules and on-floor training.
- Float Policy: RN float to Medical Surgical units if needed.
- Team & Staffing: Charge nurses and hospitalists available 24/7; no nurse aides or patient care techs on this unit.
- Equipment & Monitoring: RNs troubleshoot ventilators, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow devices, and interpret cardiac rhythms; tele monitor techs monitor ICU patients in-house.
- Additional Requirements: RNs are required to read cardiac rhythm strips and titrate ICU drips including paralytics, sedatives, and medications like Cardizem and Amio.
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 #1291025. 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