Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,160 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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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: 08/31/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary The organization is seeking a qualified ICU Medical (Intensive Care Unit Medical) nurse for a 12-hour day shift position. The role involves providing critical care to patients with diagnoses such as Sepsis, ARDS, Pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and Overdose within a hospital ICU setting. Job Details Certifications and Requirements: Active Illinois license or confirmation of application initiation, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), and a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience. Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, minimum 36 hours per week. Duties: Interpreting EKG strips, managing arterial lines and central lines, caring for ventilated patients, titrating vasoactive and cardioactive drips, reading telemetry strips, and troubleshooting equipment. Operational Details: The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 RN to 2 patients, with additional support from nurse aides/patient care techs, hospitalist or intensivist staffing 24/7, and telemetry monitoring. Floating to lower care levels may be required. Orientation and Training: A comprehensive orientation including Epic system training, shadowing, and preceptor support totaling 24 hours. Additional Requirements: Must produce a negative drug screen as part of facility compliance. Additional submission requirements include the last four digits of SSN and confirmation of ongoing licensure application. 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 1309260. 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 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 bonus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

Salary : $2,160