Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Oak Lawn, IL. The position provides critical care to patients with multisystem trauma, complex surgical conditions, transplant needs, and other high-acuity diagnoses in a locked intensive care setting. Responsibilities include advanced monitoring, ventilator and tracheostomy management, invasive line care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication titration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) qualification; at least 2 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; proficiency in ventilator and tracheostomy management, arterial line, intracranial pressure, central venous pressure, and other central-line management; intravenous (IV) and phlebotomy skills; cardiac rhythm interpretation; and titration of critical-care medications.
• Preferred Qualifications: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient care includes multisystem trauma, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, spinal trauma, general surgery, massive transfusion, kidney transplantation, vascular surgery, organ donation, and end-of-life care.
  • Patient assignments generally range from 1:2 to 1:3 based on acuity.
  • The Registered Nurse performs blood draws, glucose checks, activities of daily living support, positioning, and other direct-care responsibilities.
  • Respiratory therapy support is available 24 hours per day, with hospitalist, intensivist, and trauma team support available for consultation.
  • Self-scheduling is available with weekend rotation guidelines; night-shift weekend coverage is generally Friday and Saturday.
  • Holiday coverage is expected for approximately half of the holidays during the assignment.
  • The unit uses a one-day orientation followed by independent practice with a resource partner.
  • Navy blue scrubs are required; undershirts may be navy, white, gray, or black.
  • Artificial fingernails and nail extensions are not permitted during direct patient contact, and natural nail tips must be kept below one-half inch.

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 # . 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

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