Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in the region will provide specialized critical care to patients with complex medical needs. This role involves managing ventilated, sedated, or post-surgical patients, including those requiring PEG tube care, CVC/PICC/Midline care, and titration of vasopressors and pain control drips. The position offers opportunities to work with advanced telemetry monitoring and participate in a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Nurse, Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
- Shift: Nights, Shift Hours: 12, Minimum Hours Per Week: 36
- Required Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
- Education/Experience: Active IL license or application process initiated; minimum one year of ICU experience required.
- Responsibilities include providing primary ICU care, managing ventilated and sedated patients, performing PEG tube and CVC/PICC/Midline care, and titrating various drips including vasopressors, sedatives, and insulin.
- The ICU has 8 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3.
- Critical care equipment such as ventilators, Cpap, BiPap, and high flow systems are used, with RNs expected to troubleshoot and monitor these devices.
- Shifts are 12 hours, with weekend, holiday, and call rotations as required.
- The unit features centralized telemetry monitors, with all ICU beds wired with Phillips telemetry monitors.
- Orientation includes classroom instruction and two shift preceptor days.
- No information regarding supervisor or float requirements beyond floating to Medical-Surgical (MS) units if needed.
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 #1332553. 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