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Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,165 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • $2,165 Per Week

Highlights

Required Qualifications: Illinois nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; electronic charting experience; and at least 2 years of strong Intensive Care Unit experience. The role provides critical care nursing services on night shifts in an inpatient setting, with responsibility for managing high-acuity patients and collaborating across clinical units.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL

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: 11/08/2026
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit position in Chicago, IL. The role provides critical care nursing services on night shifts in an inpatient setting, with responsibility for managing high-acuity patients and collaborating across clinical units. The assignment includes a 12-week contract and may require floating to other inpatient units.

Job Details

  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holidays as needed.
  • Required Qualifications: Illinois nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; electronic charting experience; and at least 2 years of strong Intensive Care Unit experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience in an Intensive Care Unit.
  • Float: Float rotation may be required.
  • Additional Information: Patient assignments typically maintain a 1:2 ratio and may occasionally be 1:3. Floating may include medical-surgical, telemetry, and intermediate care units.

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 #1341561. 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

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