Travel Nurse RN - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care - $2,165 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized care for surgical patients within a critical care setting. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care while managing complex assessments, titrations, and interventions in a fast-paced ICU environment.

Job Details

• Position: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Surgical
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour Days, 36 hours/week minimum, starting 10/26/2026 through 01/25/2027
• Qualifications: Valid active Illinois license or confirmation of application process, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 1 year of ICU experience preferred.
• Responsibilities: Provide care to post-surgical, trauma, and multi-system patients, including titration of drips such as pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin. Read and interpret tele monitor strips, manage ventilators and monitoring equipment, and collaborate with in-house intensivists and hospitalist teams.
• Additional Info: Staff may float to lower levels of care, treating 3 patients on a step-down unit or 5-6 in general medical environments. Orientation includes training with EPIC, shadowing, and preceptor support.
• Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, active IL license status, and confirmation of the candidates understanding of the agencys policies and requirements.

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 #1330178. 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 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