Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,255 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
A Skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located in Freeport, Illinois. The position involves providing advanced patient care for critically ill individuals within a busy ICU environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details

• Location: Freeport, Illinois
• Shift: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730), with scheduled shifts most in need
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, beginning on June 8, 2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license with a minimum of 2 years ICU experience. Certifications required include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Common diagnoses handled: Sepsis, General Medical, General Surgical, Stroke (TNK), DKA, PNA, ETOH withdrawal.
• Additional Information: Holiday rotation included. The unit has a hospitalist available 24/7 and utilizes Meditech electronic medical records. Familiarity with Meditech, ICU code blue procedures, and titratable medication management is preferred. Experience with telemedicine and cardiac monitoring systems such as GECarescape and Airstrip Technology is advantageous.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including MedSurg, Telemetry, and Emergency Room shifts.
• Submission requirements: Applicants with previous employment at any FHN Memorial location must disclose it for a DNU check.

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 #1264560. 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