Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,860 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 07/19/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An ICU Nurse position is available in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The role involves working in a 36-bed intensive care unit with specialties including neuro, cardiac, and medical surgical intensive care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This position requires candidates to work the night shift and adhere to the defined schedule.

Job Details:

• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
• Shift Hours: 12 hours, Night shift, 6:00 PM 6:00 AM
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Illinois license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Epic Charting experience, 2+ years of strong ICU experience, at least 0 years of experience explicitly required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic Charting is specified.
• Floating: As Needed
• Weekend Requirements: As Needed
• On-Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Requirements: As Needed
• Additional Information: The clinical environment includes neuro, cardiac, and medical-surgical units. Candidates should be prepared for orientation on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with orientation hours compensable. Submission must include an updated resume, skills checklist (completed within 12 months), one reference (within 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 #1280588. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus