Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,860 per week

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: 06/28/2026
• 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. This role involves providing care in a 36-bed Intensive Care Unit with specific unit types including neuro, cardiac, and medical surgical ICU. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois license and certifications on the first day. The schedule involves 12-hour night shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per night, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: EPIC Charting experience, 2+ years of strong ICU experience, Illinois license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
• Schedule: Nights, every other Wednesday on 06/03 and 06/17, with additional nights as needed
• Floating: As Needed
• Additional Information: Role involves working in a 36-bed ICU consisting of neuro, cardiac, and medical surgical units. Orientation occurs on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with 16 hours paid prior to start. Required submission includes an updated resume, skills checklist completed within 12 months, one reference completed 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 #1277673. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus