Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,860 per week

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: 08/16/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This position involves working night shifts and providing critical care for a diverse patient population in a 36-bed ICU, which includes neurological, cardiac, and medical-surgical units. The role offers an opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment requiring strong clinical expertise.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 2+ years of ICU experience, and experience with EPIC charting.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The ICU environment includes neuro, cardiac, and medical-surgical units with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 2-3 depending on acuity. Orientation occurs on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with six hours of paid orientation scheduled before the start date. Submission requires an updated resume, a skills checklist completed within the past 12 months, and a reference also completed within 12 months. Credentials must be verified prior to orientation.

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 #1292175. 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 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