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 Evanston, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/14/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse for a position located in Evanston, Illinois. The role involves providing specialized critical care in an ICU setting, supporting the health care team with patient management during night shifts. Candidates are required to bring their active Illinois nursing license on the first day of work.

Job Details:

• Location: Evanston, Illinois
• Schedule: Nights (7 p.m. 7 a.m.), 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license, CPR certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), minimum of 2+ years ICU experience, Epic electronic medical record experience, resume submission, 1 reference from the past year, skills checklist, all active certifications, ability to start by June 14, 2026
• Preferred Qualifications: Epic experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Contract duration of 6 weeks with potential extension to 8 weeks. The position requires attendance at orientation on Monday, with credentials due by Thursday before the start date. Candidates must submit with a passed EKG test. Scheduled shifts include 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule, and the role may involve floating to other Northshore hospital ICUs.

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 #1264493. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus