Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Marion, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Marion, Illinois. This contract role is designed for experienced RNs with a strong background in neuro assessment and critical care. The position involves night shifts and requires adaptability, resilience, and the ability to manage change effectively.
Job Details:
- Location: Marion, Illinois
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks, starting on 08/10/2026
- Required Qualifications: Illinois state nursing license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 2 years of ICU experience, preferably 3 years; at least one travel assignment completed; skills in NIHSS, dysphagia screening, neuro assessment, tele/ECG interpretation (assessment via exam first day), endotracheal tube/managing ventilators (RT available), initiation/titration of sedatives, paralytics, cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, insulin; sepsis protocols, post-resuscitation therapeutic hypothermia.
- Preferred Qualifications: tPa administration and assessments, massive transfusion (Belmont).
- Shift Notes: 12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend and holiday rotation.
- Additional Information: The unit has 18 beds, serving a mix of ICU and step-down level care, with patient ratios of 2:1 in ICU and 3:1 in step-down. The unit has a stable core staff and increases in volume necessitate traveler support.
- Float: May be required to float to step-down level care if needed.
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required, subject to change.
- Other Notes: North Navy blue scrubs; GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation week; travelers are guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays when the unit is closed.
- Education: Associate Degree or Certificate.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-28
Cross Country Job ID #1280598. 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