Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,160 per week

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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Medical (ICU MEDICAL) Nurse in an acute care facility. This position involves providing critical patient care in a 20-bed ICU that manages complex cases including sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, alcohol withdrawal, and overdose, with a focus on ventilated patients and titration of vasoactive and cardioactive drips. The role requires interpretation of EKG strips, use of arterial and central lines, and collaboration with intensivists and telemetry staff to deliver high-quality care.

Job Details

• Position Description: ICU Medical Nurse responsible for managing critically ill patients, including ventilated patients, with experience in interpreting EKG strips, arterial and central line care, and titrating vasoactive and cardioactive drips.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA).
• Education & Experience: Active Illinois license or confirmation of initiated application process, 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Location Requirements: Must hold an active Illinois nursing license or have initiated license application.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours each, minimum of 36 hours weekly.
• Additional Information: The position involves collaborating with hospitalists and intensivists 24/7, reading telemetry strips monitored via Phillips monitors, managing ventilator equipment, participating in unit orientation, and floating to stepdown or general medical units if required. The orientation includes designated hours for Epic EMR training, shadowing, and preceptor support.
• Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, active IL license or process confirmation, understanding of a drug-free campus policy, and negative drug screen for all panels.

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 #1309261. 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 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 bonus