Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a night-shift assignment in an acute care setting. The position involves providing specialized care for post-surgical, trauma, and multi-system patients, with responsibilities including titration of drips, interpretation of monitor strips, and collaboration with intensivists.
Job Details
- Position: ICU SURGICAL RN Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Location: Not specified
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA); minimum 1 year ICU surgical experience; active IL license or initiated application process; last four digits of SSN; confirmation of eligibility for Illinois licensure; understanding of OSF policies and procedures.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I trauma experience, ICU experience, ability to titrate drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin.
- Responsibilities: Care for post-surgical, trauma, and multi-system trauma patients; manage ventilator equipment including Vents, CPAP, Bipap; read and interpret monitor strips; collaborate with in-house intensivists and telemedicine support; participate in unit-specific orientation and shadowing.
- Schedule and Shift Details: 12-hour night shifts from approximately 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a six-week rotating weekend schedule and holiday coverage every other holiday. Floating may be required, including full teams to lower care levels.
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 #1309273. 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 Surgical
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