Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,640 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Glenview, Illinois.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The ICU Nurse position is based in Glenview, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized care in an intensive care unit setting, primarily on night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The organization is seeking experienced ICU nurses with a valid Illinois license, who are proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems using EPIC, and who have passed an EKG test with a score of 80% or higher.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 36 hours per week preferred, with flexibility up to 48 hours as needed, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.


• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois nursing license, CPR certification, ACLS certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, active clinical EPIC charting experience, and at least 2 years of critical care experience in an ICU setting (cardiac and/or neuro experience preferred). Candidate must have passed an EKG test with a minimum score of 80%.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cardiac or neuro ICU, proficiency in EPIC electronic health records.


• Float: Contracted to a specific ICU unit; may be asked to float to other ICU units on the same campus, including MICU support.


• Additional Information: The organization has two ICU units and may require working every other weekend. This role does not require on-call duties.


• Submission Requirements: Updated resume, Skills Checklist (completed within 12 months), one recent reference (within 12 months), Illinois license verification, and EKG test score confirmation.


• Experience Requirements: 0 years minimum, but candidates should possess strong ICU experience, preferably in cardiac or neurological care.

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 #1266803. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus