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
ICU Medical (Intensive Care Unit Medical) - Nights, in an acute care setting. This position involves providing advanced patient care in a 20-bed medical ICU, primarily managing critically ill patients with diagnoses such as Sepsis, ARDS, Pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and Overdose. The role requires interpreting EKG strips, using arterial and central lines, and proficiently caring for ventilated patients.
Job Details
- Position Description: ICU Medical RN role working in a 20-bed medical ICU with a patient ratio of 1 RN to 2 patients. The unit is staffed with hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7, with telemetry monitored by a tele tech.
- Required Qualifications: Valid active Illinois license or confirmation of application process, BLS (American Heart Association) and ACLS (American Heart Association) certification, at least 1 year of experience, and current credentials to interpret EKGs, manage arterial and central lines, and titrate vasoactive and cardioactive drips.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend work is required.
- Additional Information: The assignment begins on 10/26/2026 and ends on 01/25/2027. Orientation includes 8 hours of Epic training, 8 hours with an educator, 4 hours shadowing, and 12 hours with a preceptor.
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 #1330180. 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 Medical
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