Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,165 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Arlington Heights, IL
$2,165/wk
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- 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 Arlington Heights, 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) Registered Nurse position located in the specified facility. This role involves providing advanced patient care in a 36-bed ICU with a patient ratio of approximately 1:2 or 2-3 depending on acuity. The assignment includes night shifts, with scheduled hours of 12 hours per shift, starting on 08/30/2026, and concluding on 11/22/2026. The position requires strong ICU experience and current licensure.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Illinois License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 2+ years of ICU experience; experience with EPIC charting; valid license in Illinois.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: As Needed.
- Additional Information: ICU team cares for neuro, cardiac, and medical-surgical patients. Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:2 or 2-3 depending on patient acuity. Orientation is scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays, with 6 hours of paid orientation hours. Credentials are due the Thursday prior to start date. Candidates must submit an updated resume, completed skills checklist (within 12 months), and a reference (within 12 months).
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 #1297627. 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