Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,260 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary The organization is seeking a qualified registered nurse for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position in the ICU specialty. This role involves providing primary care to critically ill patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, post surgical conditions, wound care, IV antibiotics, and cardiac issues. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 critical care environment with various patient care responsibilities. Job Details Position Description: ICU Nurse supporting a unit with 8 beds, caring for ventilated and sedated patients, including PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline usage, and titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips. Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation of application process, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), and at least 1 year of relevant clinical experience. Schedule: 12-hour days, 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday rotations, and possible floating to Medical-Surgical units. Additional Information: ICU nurses provide primary care, work with in-house hospitalist or intensivist teams 24/7, and utilize Phillips telemetry monitors for patient tracking. Orientation includes classroom training and two shifts on the unit with a preceptor. Certifications: ACLS and BLS (American Heart Association). Experience: Minimum of 1 year(s) of inpatient critical care nursing preferred. 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 1309256. 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 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