What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,165 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/30/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Arlington Heights, IL. This role involves providing specialized care in a 36-bed ICU with units focused on neuro, cardiac, and medical-surgical care. The candidate will deliver patient care in a fast-paced environment, supporting patients with varying acuity levels. The assignment is scheduled to start on 08/30/2026 and conclude on 11/22/2026.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Illinois license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification, 2 years of strong ICU experience, experience with EPIC (Electronic Health Record system) charting, and travel experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
- Float: As needed.
- Additional Information:
- Experience with neuro, cardiac, and medical-surgical ICU patients preferred.
- Nurse to patient ratio of approximately 1:2 or 2-3 depending on acuity.
- Orientation occurs every other Wednesday, with the next scheduled orientation on 08/26.
- Submission requirements include an updated resume, a skills checklist completed within the past 12 months, one reference completed within the past 12 months, and Illinois license verification.
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 #1299736. 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
About Cross Country NursesYou 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
Salary : $2,165