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Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,020 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • $2,020 Per Week

Highlights

Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, 1 year of experience in a cardiac or IMCU setting, ability to work in the United States, working knowledge of post-cardiac patient care, and willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays. The position involves providing care to cardiac patients, including those recovering from open hearts, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Watchman procedures, and post-cardiac surgery patients.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRockford, IL

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Intermediate Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/24/2026
  • Duration: 9 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) is sought for a facility located in Rockford, Illinois. The position involves providing care to cardiac patients, including those recovering from open hearts, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Watchman procedures, and post-cardiac surgery patients. The role includes managing a pod of eight patients in an IMCU setting, with responsibilities for patients requiring titrating drips, BiPAP, DKA, and CIWA protocols. The shift is rotating, with scheduled hours from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Rotating shift, 12-hour shift times from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, 1 year of experience in a cardiac or IMCU setting, ability to work in the United States, working knowledge of post-cardiac patient care, and willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with open heart surgery, TAVR, Watchman, and post-cardiac procedure patients; familiarity with titrating drips, BiPAP, DKA, and CIWA protocols.
  • Additional Information: The position involves caring for patients with diverse acute cardiac conditions, including new bipap, DKA, and CIWA. The environment is a pod with eight patients, requiring effective patient management and coordination. No RQI certifications 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 #1288411. 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 / Intermediate 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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