Travel Surgical ICU RN - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit Surgical care in Springfield, Illinois. This role involves providing advanced critical care for adult patients with complex neurological diagnoses, including stroke, hemorrhagic events, and post-surgical management. The selected candidate will deliver patient-centered care within a high-acuity, Level I trauma, acute care hospital environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, with a start date of 07/27/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois nursing license; BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; at least 1 year of experience in an ICU setting with trauma level I experience preferred; experience with ICU-specific procedures such as EVD placement, arterial and central line management, ventilator management, and neuro assessments; familiarity with charting systems such as Cerner; prior experience in neurological or trauma units is highly desirable.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neuro-intensive care and trauma ICU units; prior travel experience; strong skills in neuro assessment, management of invasive devices, and critical care procedures.
• Additional Information: The role involves floating within the scope of ICU units as needed, working primarily with adult neurological and neurosurgical patients, and supporting interdisciplinary teams including respiratory, pharmacy, and radiology services. Orientation includes 40 hours, with virtual completion on the first day. The facility is a Level I trauma center with 562 beds and offers parking at no cost.

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 #1281468. 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 Surgical

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